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Wijster, The Netherlands
Drenthe · The Netherlands
Wijster is a small town in Drenthe, The Netherlands with a population of 780. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
B+Climate
| Population | 780 |
| Population Density | 614 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.8167°, 6.5181° |
| 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 Wijster
Wijster is a small town in The Netherlands (Drenthe) with a population of 780. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 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: Wijster vs The Netherlands
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,276 |
| 0% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 62 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8167°N, 6.5181°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) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Wijster has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Wijster
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuiderenk | — | — | — | — |
| Drijber | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wijster
40 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 | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zwartewater FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordvaarder Reiki | healing, new wave | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| Hete Hits | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Twente FM | pop, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| RTV794 | classical | MP3 | |
| Music from earth | dutch music, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Planet 90 | 90's, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Golfbreker | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Esperando | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tirolia-Express | internet radio, schlager | MP3 192 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 | |
| piraten twente | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Roundandsound Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| firma lomp en onbenullig | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio 794 | local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DZB Dance Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hitgolfradio.nl | piraten, piratenhits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hermax | goldies, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Station amg | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VechtdalNL | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Regenboog | alternative, dutch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hitradio 038 | 00's, 2020s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE | dance, dutch | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Nicky FM | 80s, 90s | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Wijster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Stadhuus | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Grammofoonmuseum | ||||
| Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve | ||||
| Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork | ||||
| Het Blikmuseum | ||||
| het oale Meestershuus | ||||
| Info Centrum Vechtdal | ||||
| Jan Kruis Museum | ||||
| Landbouw Museum | ||||
| Museum GGZ Drenthe | ||||
| Museum van Papierknipkunst | ||||
| Museumboerderij "Pasmans Huus" | ||||
| Museumboerderij New Greenwich Village | ||||
| Oermuseum | ||||
| Onderduikersmuseum de Duikelaar | ||||
| Open Science Hub “De Melkweg” | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert | ||||
| Ottenshoes | ||||
| Palthehof | ||||
| Stoottroepen museum | ||||
| Verhalenwerf Hoogeveen | ||||
| Vrachtauto's van Toen en Nu |
Libraries in Wijster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Assen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beilen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dalen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dedemsvaart | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diever | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gieten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hardenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oosterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Rolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ruinen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Schoonoord | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Coevorden | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Hoogeveen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wijster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asser warenmarkt | |||||
| Marktstraat 8 |
Hotels in Wijster
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wijster
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wijster
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Wijster
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wijster
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Wijster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Maallust | ||||
| Brouwerij Avereest | ||||
| Jonge Beer | ||||
| Mommeriete |
Stadiums & Teams in Wijster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Wijster
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Twente Airport | ENS | Medium 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 |
| 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 Wijster
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar |
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 Wijster
What is the population of Wijster?
Wijster has a population of 780 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 614 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.
Is Wijster 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 Wijster?
Wijster 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 Wijster?
There are 62 business establishments in the area.