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Westerbork, The Netherlands
Drenthe · The Netherlands
Westerbork is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 4,605. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Westerbork
Camp Westerbork, also known as Westerbork transit camp, was a Nazi transit camp in the province of Drenthe in the Northeastern Netherlands, during World War II. It was located in the municipality of Westerbork, current-day Midden-Drenthe. Camp Westerbork was used as a staging location for sending Jews, Sinti and Roma to concentration camps elsewhere.
People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 4,605 |
| Population Density | 745 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.8500°, 6.6083° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Drenthe |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.0 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $75,276 |
About Westerbork
Westerbork is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 4,605. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Westerbork vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $75,276 |
| 0% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 368 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Westerbork
Westerbork 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 | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8500°N, 6.6083°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Westerbork has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.0").
Schools in Westerbork
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Lindelaar | - | - | - | - |
| De Wenteling | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Westerbork
40 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Continu | classics, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HITZZZ!! | deutsch, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Echtepiraten.nl | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Piratenpower | country music, duits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hete Hits | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Gigant FM | dutch music, nederlandstalig | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Twente FM | pop, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Noordvaarder Reiki | healing, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso | oldies, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Eemsdelta | contemporary | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio 794 | local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Planet 90 | 90's, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Music from earth | dutch music, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Tirolia-Express | internet radio, schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| firma lomp en onbenullig | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DZB Dance Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Team FM Twente | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VechtdalNL | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nicky FM | 80s, 90s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Hermax | goldies, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Roundandsound Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| piraten twente | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Westerbork
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aissatoe museum | ||||
| Ambachtentuin en Houtzagerij | ||||
| Ambachtentuin en Klompenmakerij | ||||
| Ambachtentuin en Smederij | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Orvelte | ||||
| Blikfabriek Hoogeveen Museum | ||||
| Bommel en Tom Poes museum | ||||
| C+B Museum | ||||
| Cultuurhistorisch Museum de Wemme | ||||
| De Rode Pannen | ||||
| Dorpsmuseum De Kluis | ||||
| Drents Museum | ||||
| Drents Museum | ||||
| Fietsmuseum "Het Toeval" | ||||
| Gevangenismuseum | ||||
| Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve | ||||
| Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork | ||||
| het oale Meestershuus | ||||
| Hunebedcentrum | ||||
| Info Centrum Vechtdal | ||||
| Jan Kruis Museum | ||||
| Landbouw Museum | ||||
| Museum "De Wachter" | ||||
| Museum GGZ Drenthe | ||||
| Museum van Papierknipkunst | ||||
| Museumboerderij "Pasmans Huus" | ||||
| Museumboerderij New Greenwich Village | ||||
| Onderduikersmuseum de Duikelaar | ||||
| Open Science Hub “De Melkweg” | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert | ||||
| Ottenshoes | ||||
| Stoottroepen museum | ||||
| Van Gogh Huis | ||||
| Verhalenwerf Hoogeveen | ||||
| Vrachtauto's van Toen en Nu |
Libraries in Westerbork
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Assen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beilen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borger | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dalen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dedemsvaart | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gieten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nieuw-Amsterdam | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Rolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Schoonoord | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Vries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zuidlaren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bosbieb | 0.0 | |||||
| Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Leeszaal | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Coevorden | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Hoogeveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Samtgemeindebücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Westerbork
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asser warenmarkt | |||||
| Marktstraat 8 | |||||
| Weekmarkt Zuidlaren |
Hotels in Westerbork
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Westerbork
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Westerbork
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Westerbork
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Westerbork
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Westerbork
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Westerbork
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Westerbork
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Maallust | ||||
| Brouwerij Avereest | ||||
| Jonge Beer | ||||
| Mommeriete |
Stadiums & Teams in Westerbork
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Westerbork
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Emden Airport | EME | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | - | Small Airport |
| Salland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Westerbork
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Westerbork
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| De Voorhof | |
| Stefanuskerk |
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 Westerbork
What is the population of Westerbork?
Westerbork has a population of 4,605 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 745 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles.
Is Westerbork expensive to live in?
The median household income is $75,276, 0% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Westerbork?
Westerbork 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 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Westerbork?
There are 368 business establishments in the area.