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Westlaren, The Netherlands

Drenthe · The Netherlands

Westlaren is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 1,410. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,410 Population 25/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$75,276 Median Income
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Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$75,276 median income

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People

Population1,410
Density25/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,276

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,410
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates53.0848°, 6.6647°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceDrenthe
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,194 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.0 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$75,276

About Westlaren

Westlaren is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 1,410. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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.

The median household income in Westlaren is $75,276, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 113 business establishments.

Income: Westlaren vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$75,276
0% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Westlaren

Westlaren 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F 0.1° / 5.2° 73.6
Feb 3°C / 37°F -0.1° / 6° 55.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.4° / 9.4° 54.9
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.1° 42.0
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7° / 17.6° 58.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 9.9° / 20.5° 66.1
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 12.3° / 22.7° 85.5
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 12° / 22.6° 78.8
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 18.9° 75.9
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.2° 71.9
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F 3.2° / 9° 70.8
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F 0.7° / 5.9° 80.4
Westlaren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area57.0 sq mi (147.7 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates53.0848°N, 6.6647°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 109 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 107 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 132 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 32 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 120 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 102 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 121 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 121 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 29 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 107 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 36 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 35 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 145 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 83 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 13 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 30 km
Aug 19, 2000 7 km W of Raesfeld, Germany M2.9 147 km
Jun 7, 2006 Germany M2.9 136 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 24 km
May 9, 2006 7 km SE of Velen, Germany M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 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 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Westlaren has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Westlaren

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Het Stroomdal — — — —
Dalton Kindcentrum Jonglaren — — — —
De Lichtkring — — — —
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Radio Stations near Westlaren

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grolloo Radio americana, blues MP3 320 kbps
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
Omroep Assen — MP3 320 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
Regio FM local news, local radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream — AAC+ 64 kbps
Team FM Twente — MP3 192 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
De Vrolijke Snuiters 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
DZB Dance Radio — MP3 320 kbps
Olympia Radio piratenhits MP3 320 kbps
Radio Esperando — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Golfbreker — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Eemsdelta contemporary MP3 320 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Westlaren

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ambachtentuin en Houtzagerij
Ambachtentuin en Klompenmakerij
Ambachtentuin en Smederij
Bezoekerscentrum Orvelte
Bommel en Tom Poes museum
C+B Museum
De Ster
Dorpsmuseum De Kluis
Drents Museum
Drents Museum
Fraeylemaborg
Groninger Museum
Groninger Museum
Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork
Hunebedcentrum
Internationaal Klompenmuseum
Jan Kruis Museum
Kloostermuseum
Kunsthal
Mensinge
Museum "De Wachter"
Museum aan de A
Museum De Buitenplaats
Museum GGZ Drenthe
Museum Havezate Mensinge
Museum Kinderwereld
Museum Mohlmann
Museum Stad Appingedam
Museum van Papierknipkunst
Museum Vosbergen
Museum Wierdenland
Nationaal Busmuseum
Noord-Nederlands Trein & Tram Museum
Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert
Ottenshoes
Politiepettenmuseum
Reitdiep
Stichting Kinderboek Cultuurbezit
Stoottroepen museum
Storyworld
Synagoge Groningen
University Museum
Veenkoloniaal museum
Vrachtauto's van Toen en Nu
Wall House #2

Libraries in Westlaren

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Aduard0.0
Bibliotheek Aduard0.0
Bibliotheek Appingedam0.0
Bibliotheek Assen0.0
Bibliotheek Bedum0.0
Bibliotheek Bedum0.0
Bibliotheek Beilen0.0
Bibliotheek Borger0.0
Bibliotheek Dr. A. Jacobs College0.0
Bibliotheek Gieten0.0
Bibliotheek Haren0.0
Bibliotheek Haren0.0
Bibliotheek Harkstede0.0
Bibliotheek Harkstede0.0
Bibliotheek Hoogezand0.0
Bibliotheek Loppersum0.0
Bibliotheek Noordbroek0.0
Bibliotheek Norg0.0
Bibliotheek Norg0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Roden0.0
Bibliotheek Rolde0.0
Bibliotheek Schoonoord0.0
Bibliotheek Siddeburen0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Vries0.0
Bibliotheek Winsum0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidbroek0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidlaren0.0
Bosbieb0.0
Central Medical Library0.0
Central Medical Library0.0
Forum Bibliotheek0.0
Forum Bibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Forumbibliotheek Ten Boer0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Beijum0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Beijum0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Lewenborg0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Lewenborg0.0
Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen0.0
Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen0.0
Hanze Library0.0
Hanze Library0.0
Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek0.0
Leeszaal0.0
OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk0.0
OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Veendam0.0
UB Zernike0.0
UB Zernike0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Westlaren

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asser warenmarkt
Maandagmarkt
Ommelander Markt
Ommelander Markt
Vismarkt
Weekmarkt Zuidlaren

Restaurants in Westlaren

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria Friuli

Cafes in Westlaren

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rustpunt Camping de Vledders

Dentists in Westlaren

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mondzorg Zuidlaren

Gas Stations in Westlaren

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Gyms in Westlaren

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FysioFit Zuidlaren

Breweries in Westlaren

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brouwerij Martinus
Brouwerij Martinus
Pivo
Pivo
Plattelandsbrouwerij Het Zotte Kalf

Stadiums & Teams in Westlaren

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Westlaren

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Alte Ems Airfield—Small Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Dankern Airfield—Small Airport
Drachten Airfield—Small Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen—Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield—Small Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Meppen Air Base—Small Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold Airfield—Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center—Small Airport
Salland Glider Field—Small Airport
Stadskanaal Airfield—Small Airport
Veendam Glidersite—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Westlaren

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar
Gezinskliniek De Borch
Kliniek Vossenloo
UMCG Beatrixoord

Churches & Religious Organizations in Westlaren

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kandelaarkerk
Laarkerk
Ontmoetingskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital Amsterdam
Population 17,231,017
Area 41,526 km²
GDP (USD) $1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita $63,516
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 97.0%
Urban population 95.3%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +31
TLD .nl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27 King's Day Koningsdag
May 5 Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
May 14 Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
May 24 Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25 Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westlaren

What is the population of Westlaren?

Westlaren has a population of 1,410 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 57.0 square miles.

Is Westlaren 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 Westlaren?

Westlaren 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 Westlaren?

There are 113 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Zuidlaren 3,905 pop · 1.0 mi Tynaarlo 1,530 pop · 2.1 mi Annen 3,405 pop · 3.0 mi Vries 3,915 pop · 3.7 mi Glimmen 1,065 pop · 4.0 mi Eext 1,225 pop · 5.5 mi Eelde 6,450 pop · 5.5 mi Marsdijk 12,241 pop · 5.7 mi Paterswolde 3,655 pop · 5.9 mi Peelo 6,635 pop · 6.3 mi Haren 9,375 pop · 6.5 mi Hoogezand 21,480 pop · 6.6 mi Gieten 4,885 pop · 6.9 mi Rolde 3,740 pop · 7.0 mi
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