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Workum, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Workum is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 4,105. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Workum
Workum is a city located in the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân in Friesland, Netherlands. It received city rights in 1399 and is one of the eleven cities of Friesland. It had a population of 4,435 in January 2017.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 4,105 |
| Population Density | 500 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9797°, 5.4471° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Workum
Workum is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 4,105. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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 50.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Workum vs The Netherlands
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 328 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9797°N, 5.4471°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Workum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.5").
Schools in Workum
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sint Ludgerus | - | - | - | - |
| CBS It Finster | - | - | - | - |
| De Pipegaal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Workum
31 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 | |
| Hot radio Classics | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| L.O.V.E. (Lokale Omroep Volendam Edam) DAB | community radio, local news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| XerosRadio Top 40 | top 40 | AAC | |
| Grunn FM | pop, streektaal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Urk FM | christian, preaching | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Seagull | album, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dedimusic | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 4EverRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Zilt | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Seabreeze | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TraxxRadio | 24/7, 60's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XerosRadio | 60s, 70s | AAC | |
| Lokale Omroep Ameland | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| onverantwoord.com | 24/7, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Spannenburg | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HoornRadio | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ideaal FM | hits, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Urk FM geestelijk | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emmeloord | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Dronten (107.4 FM) | 24/7, local news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Food and Lounge | bossanova, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Purmerend (DAB) | community radio, local news | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Lelystad | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Studio DMN | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Love Volendam Edam | dutch pop, folk music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| L.O.V.E. (Lokale Omroep Volendam Edam) | community radio, local news | MP3 |
Museums in Workum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afsluitdijk Wadden Center | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum, expeditieschip van Willem Barentsz | ||||
| Bierbrouwerij Us Heit | ||||
| De mummies van Wiuwert | ||||
| Duikmuseum Lemmer | ||||
| Eendenmuseum | ||||
| Epemastate | ||||
| Fietselfstedentocht | ||||
| First Frisian Skating Museum | ||||
| Fries Scheepvaart Museum | ||||
| Gemeentemuseum Het Hannemahuis | ||||
| Hoedenmuseum "Zet 'm Op" | ||||
| Ir. D.F. Wouda-gemaal | ||||
| It Tsiispakhús | ||||
| Jopie Huisman Museum | ||||
| Kazemattenmuseum Kornwerderzand | ||||
| Keatsmuseum | ||||
| Korendragershuisje | ||||
| Kunst-van-Petra | ||||
| Modelspoor Museum | ||||
| Molenhuis De Jager | ||||
| Museum De Tiid | ||||
| Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst | ||||
| Museum Hindeloopen | ||||
| Museum Martena | ||||
| Museum Warkums Erfskip | ||||
| Ponthús | ||||
| Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium | ||||
| Skerven fan 'e Skar | ||||
| Stadhuis Sloten Museum Stedhûs Sleat | ||||
| Tony Leenes's Indian Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Witte Swaen |
Libraries in Workum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Balk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bolsward | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dronryp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Franeker | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Harlingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Koudum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Makkum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sneek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wommels | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Workum | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorpsbibliotheek De Wachtkamer | 0.0 | |||||
| Servicepunt Andijk | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Workum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versmarkt De 3 Ambachten |
Hotels in Workum
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Workum
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Workum
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Workum
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Workum
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Workum
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Workum
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Workum
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Workum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Friese Bierbrouwerij BV | ||||
| Het Brouwdok |
Ski Resorts Near Workum
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfskamer Wintersport | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Workum
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | Large Airport |
| De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station | DHR | Medium Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Lelystad Airport | LEY | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | - | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Middenmeer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Noordkop Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | - | Small Airport |
| Slootdorp Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Teuge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Texel International Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Workum
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DPD |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Workum
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| De Nijhúzumer Tsjerke | |
| De Ontmoeting | |
| Doopsgezinde Kerk | |
| Hervormde Kerk | |
| It Werenfridushûs | |
| protestantse kerk | |
| Sint-Gertrudiskerk |
Quick Facts
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Workum
What is the population of Workum?
Workum has a population of 4,105 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 500 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.
Is Workum 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 Workum?
Workum 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 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Workum?
There are 328 business establishments in the area.