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Wirdum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Wirdum is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 1,050. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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1,050 Population 38/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Wirdum

Wirdum

Wirdum is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,060 in January 2017.

People

Population1,050
Density38/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,050
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates53.1489°, 5.8039°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Wirdum

Wirdum is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 1,050. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Wirdum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Wirdum vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Wirdum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area27.4 sq mi (70.8 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates53.1489°N, 5.8039°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 108 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 105 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 54 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 131 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 150 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 148 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 112 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 118 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 67 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 62 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 135 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 59 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 140 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 65 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 52 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 102 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 39 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Wirdum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Wirdum

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Teake Jan Roordaskoalle
Doarpskoalle Wurdum
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Radio Stations near Wirdum

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tukker FM folk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
RADIONL 24/7, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Joy Radio MP3 192 kbps
Zeilsteen radio MP3 128 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Hot radio Classics local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
Urk FM christian, preaching MP3 128 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Radio Seagull album, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emmeloord MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seabreeze MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Zilt MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio MP3 192 kbps
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal MP3 192 kbps
DZB Dance Radio MP3 320 kbps
Urk FM geestelijk misc MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wirdum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum
Acantus
Aerden Plaats
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Batavus Fietsmuseum
Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate
Commandopost Grou
De mummies van Wiuwert
De Utrecht
Dekemastate
Epemastate
Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum
Fries Landbouwmuseum
Fries Museum
Fries Scheepvaart Museum
Fries Verzetsmuseum
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Huis Van Eysinga
It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut
It Tsiispakhús
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
Kerkmuseum Jannum
Lancaster-expositie
Meijer Motoren Museum
Mineralogisch Museum
Modelspoor Museum
Molenhuis De Jager
Motormuseum Friesland
Museum Belvédère
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museum De Schierstins
Museum Dokkum
Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Joure
Museum Warten
Museumhaven Leeuwarden
Nationaal Openbaar Vervoermuseum
Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg
Natuurmuseum Fryslân
OBE
Observeum
Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei
Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pandertempel
Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate
Puzzelmuseum
Ruurd Wiersma Hûs
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Schoolplatenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden

Libraries in Wirdum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Akkrum0.0
Bibliotheek De Westereen0.0
Bibliotheek Dokkum0.0
Bibliotheek Dronryp0.0
Bibliotheek Hallum0.0
Bibliotheek Heerenveen0.0
Bibliotheek Joure0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie0.0
Bibliotheek Sneek0.0
Bibliotheek Wommels0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0
dbieb Grou0.0
dbieb Gytsjerk0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0
dbieb Stiens0.0

Farmers Markets in Wirdum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dinsdagmarkt Stiens
markt heerenveen
Weekmarkt

Hotels in Wirdum

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Duhoux
Van der Valk Leeuwarden

Restaurants in Wirdum

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eetcafé Duhoux
Van der Valk

Breweries in Wirdum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Bjuster

Stadiums & Teams in Wirdum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wirdum

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Lelystad AirportLEYMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport
Salland Glider FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Wirdum

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
De Linde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wirdum

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Maria ten Hemelopneming
Sint Martinuskerk

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 Wirdum

What is the population of Wirdum?

Wirdum has a population of 1,050 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 27.4 square miles.

Is Wirdum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Wirdum?

Wirdum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wirdum?

There are 84 business establishments in the area.

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