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Urk, The Netherlands
Flevoland · The Netherlands
Urk is a small city in Flevoland, The Netherlands with a population of 22,173. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 22,173 |
| Population Density | 523 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6625°, 5.6014° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Flevoland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (786 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $67,392 |
About Urk
Urk is a small city in The Netherlands (Flevoland) with a population of 22,173. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Urk vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $67,392 |
| 10% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,774 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Urk
Urk has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 863 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 42.4 sq mi (109.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6625°N, 5.6014°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Urk has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Urk
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannes Calvijnschool | - | - | - | - |
| Vuurbaak-Wilhelmina school | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Maarten Lutherschool | - | - | - | - |
| Groen van Prinstererschool | - | - | - | - |
| Frits Bodeschool | - | - | - | - |
| Berechja college | - | - | - | - |
| Harmpje Visserschool | - | - | - | - |
| Petrus Dathenusschool | - | - | - | - |
| Pieter Zandt Scholengemeenschap | - | - | - | - |
| Prinses Beatrixschool | - | - | - | - |
| Ds. E. du Marchie van Voorthuysenschool | - | - | - | - |
| Basisschool De Regenboog | - | - | - | - |
| Firda Lange Riet | - | - | - | - |
| Cornelis Zeemanschool | - | - | - | - |
| De Driemaster | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Urk
77 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NPO Radio 5 | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100% NL | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NPO 2 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 538 Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SLAM! | dance, electro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Veronica | greatest hits, pop rock | FLV | |
| 538 Non-Stop | hits, non-stop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NPO Klassiek | classical, klassiek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SLAM! Housuh In De Pauzuh | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tukker FM | folk, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Joy Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIONL | 24/7, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Gelderland | 103.5, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Slam! Mixmarathon | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 538 TOP 50 | pop music, top charts | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Alleen Klassiek | klassiek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 538 Classics | 00’s, 10’s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SkyRadio Non-Stop | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Pinguin On the Rocks | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Pinguin Aardschok | heavy metal, metal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 10 60's & 70's Hits | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LX Classics | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SLAM! HARDSTYLE | hardstyle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Soul Radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Sky Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot radio Classics | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NPO BLEND | hiphop, npo | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vibe Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XerosRadio Top 40 | top 40 | AAC | |
| Radio 0511 | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Pinguin Blues | blues, blues rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Pinguin Vintage | oldies, pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Urk FM | christian, preaching | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zwartewater FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 40up Radio | rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Grand Prix Radio | sports news, top 40 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NPO Blend - http | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Candlelight Radio | easy listening, romantic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NPO Radio 4 Concerten | classical, non-stop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Reformatorische Omroep 1 | christian, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Apeldoorn (high bandwidth) | local music, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NPO radio 4 | classical | AAC 64 kbps | |
| SmileFM | 00's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Grunn FM | pop, streektaal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 4EverRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XerosRadio | 60s, 70s | AAC | |
| Food and Lounge | bossanova, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Dronten (107.4 FM) | 24/7, local news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Station amg | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Emmeloord | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Urk FM geestelijk | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dedimusic | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ideaal FM | hits, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HoornRadio | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Spannenburg | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| onverantwoord.com | 24/7, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NixxFM | 00s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Freak Radio NL | - | MP3 | |
| Kerstradio.nl | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Apeldoorn | local music, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Samen1 | local | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SAMEN 1 | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Samen1 radio | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Soul Radio (FR) | hip-hop, jazz | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Zeewolde (LOZ 106.4FM) | 24/7, local news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| FlevoZiekenOmroep (HLS audio) | music | AAC 52 kbps | |
| Radio Regenboog | alternative, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rob Stenders stream | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FlevoZiekenOmroep (FZO) AACPLUS stream | various pop hits oldies easylistening nederlands top40 nederlandstalig hollands dutch hospitalradio ziekenomroep | AAC 160 kbps | |
| FlevoZiekenOmroep (FZO) MP3 stream | various pop hits oldies easylistening nederlands top40 nederlandstalig hollands dutch hospitalradio ziekenomroep | MP3 160 kbps | |
| RTV794 | classical | MP3 | |
| Loeradio | local radio | OGG 128 kbps | |
| TraxxRadio | 24/7, 60's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Lelystad | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE | dance, dutch | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hitradio 038 | 00's, 2020s | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Urk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviodrome | ||||
| Batavialand | ||||
| Batavialand | ||||
| Duikmuseum Lemmer | ||||
| Ir. D.F. Wouda-gemaal | ||||
| Kazematten | ||||
| Mechanisch Erfgoed Centrum | ||||
| Museum 't Oude Raadhuis | ||||
| Museum Elburg | ||||
| Museum Nagele | ||||
| Museum Schokland | ||||
| Museum Sjoel Elburg | ||||
| Museumsmederij De Hoefhamer | ||||
| Oudheidskamer Lemster Fiifgea | ||||
| Ponthús | ||||
| Speelgoedmuseum De Boerepleats | ||||
| Stadhuis Sloten Museum Stedhûs Sleat | ||||
| Tony Leenes's Indian Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Zandverhalen |
Libraries in Urk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Balk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Biddinghuizen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dronten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lelystad | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Lemmer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Noordoostpolder | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Urk | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorpsbibliotheek De Wachtkamer | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Urk
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekmarkt Elburg | |||||
| Zaterdag markt |
Restaurants in Urk
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Urk
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Urk
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Urk
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Urk
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Urk
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Urk
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skipiste Nieuwegein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IJsvereniging Laag Soeren | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wolfskamer Wintersport | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Urk
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Deelen Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Lelystad Airport | LEY | Medium Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hilversum Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Middenmeer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Noordkop Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Slootdorp Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Soesterberg Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Terlet Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Urk
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Recoverix Gym |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Urk
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethelkerk | |
| De Ark | |
| De Bron | |
| De Schuilplaats | |
| Eben Haëzer | |
| Eben-Haëzerkerk | |
| Elim | |
| Immanuëlkerk | |
| Jachin Boaz | |
| Jeruzalemkerk | |
| Kerkelijk Centrum de Poort | |
| Kerkelijk Centrum Ichthushof | |
| Kerkje aan de Zee | |
| Maranatha | |
| Menorah | |
| Moria | |
| Petrakerk | |
| Pniël | |
| Rehoboth | |
| Sionkerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Urk
What is the population of Urk?
Urk has a population of 22,173 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 523 people per square mile, spread across 42.4 square miles.
Is Urk expensive to live in?
The median household income is $67,392, 10% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Urk?
Urk has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.
How is the job market in Urk?
There are 1,774 business establishments in the area.