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Veendam, The Netherlands
Groningen · The Netherlands
Veendam is a small city in Groningen, The Netherlands with a population of 28,155. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 28,155 |
| Population Density | 1,358 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.1067°, 6.8792° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Groningen |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,130 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.1 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $69,768 |
About Veendam
Veendam is a small city in The Netherlands (Groningen) with a population of 28,155. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Veendam vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $69,768 |
| 7% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 2,252 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Veendam
Veendam has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1067°N, 6.8792°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Veendam has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Veendam
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| obs Menterhorn | - | - | - | - |
| In De Manne | - | - | - | - |
| Winkler Prins Time Out | - | - | - | - |
| Noorderbreedte | - | - | - | - |
| De Kern | - | - | - | - |
| Mgr. Bekkersschool | - | - | - | - |
| Winkler Prins | - | - | - | - |
| CBS De Parel | - | - | - | - |
| Mgr. Bekkersschool | - | - | - | - |
| Margaretha Hardenbergschool | - | - | - | - |
| De Braskörf | - | - | - | - |
| Westerwinde | - | - | - | - |
| Winkler Prins | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Veendam
32 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) (DE) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Continu | classics, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Echtepiraten.nl | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HITZZZ!! | deutsch, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Piratenpower | country music, duits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gigant FM | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hete Hits | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Team FM Twente | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (DE) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) (DE) | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Nordseewelle (new) | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio (DE) | alternative, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Planet 90 | 90's, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| firma lomp en onbenullig | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tirolia-Express | internet radio, schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso | oldies, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Eemsdelta | contemporary | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Music from earth | dutch music, various music | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Veendam
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Hoeske van Opoe Iet | ||||
| C+B Museum | ||||
| De Weem | ||||
| Dorpsmuseum De Kluis | ||||
| Fraeylemaborg | ||||
| Gemaal De Hoogte | ||||
| Historische werkplaats | ||||
| Hunebedcentrum | ||||
| Kinderwagenmuseum | ||||
| Klokkengieterijmuseum Heiligerlee | ||||
| Kunsthal | ||||
| Museum "De Wachter" | ||||
| Museum Klooster Ter Apel | ||||
| Museum Mohlmann | ||||
| Museum Slaait'nhoes | ||||
| Museum Stad Appingedam | ||||
| Museum Stoomgemaal Winschoten | ||||
| Museumgemaal Cremer | ||||
| Museumkazerne SOB | ||||
| Museumspoorlijn STAR | ||||
| MuzeeAquarium | ||||
| Nationaal Busmuseum | ||||
| Noord-Nederlands Trein & Tram Museum | ||||
| Oorlogshistorie 1940-1945 | ||||
| Politiepettenmuseum | ||||
| Poppentheater & Museum | ||||
| Restaurant Slaait'nhoes | ||||
| Slag bij Heiligerlee | ||||
| Speelgoedmuseum | ||||
| Tractor & Werktuigen Museum Jan Drenthe | ||||
| Veenkoloniaal museum | ||||
| Visserijmuseum Termunterzijl |
Libraries in Veendam
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Appingedam | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Blijham | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borger | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dr. A. Jacobs College | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Finsterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gieten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Harkstede | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Harkstede | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hoogezand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Loppersum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Middelstum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Midwolda | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Musselkanaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuwe Pekela | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Noordbroek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Onstwedde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oude Pekela | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oude Schans | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Rolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Siddeburen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Slochteren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Slochteren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Stadskanaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ter Apel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Vlagtwedde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Winschoten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zuidbroek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zuidlaren | 0.0 | |||||
| Forumbibliotheek Ten Boer | 0.0 | |||||
| Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Veendam | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Veendam
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maandagmarkt | |||||
| Weekmarkt Ter Apel | |||||
| Weekmarkt Zuidlaren |
Hotels in Veendam
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Veendam
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Veendam
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Veendam
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Veendam
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Veendam
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Veendam
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Veendam
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Veendam
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Veendam
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Veendam
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Veendam
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Veendam
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Veendam
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Juist Airport | JUI | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Norden-Norddeich Airport | NOD | Small Airport |
| Norderney Airport | NRD | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Veendam
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| De Grote Kerk | |
| De Kandelaar | |
| HDV Osman Gazi | |
| Koninkrijkszaal van Jehovah's Getuigen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Veendam
What is the population of Veendam?
Veendam has a population of 28,155 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 1,358 people per square mile, spread across 20.7 square miles.
Is Veendam expensive to live in?
The median household income is $69,768, 7% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Veendam?
Veendam has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Veendam?
There are 2,252 business establishments in the area.