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Assen
City in Drenthe, Netherlands
Overview
Assen is a charming Dutch city known for its motorsports, green spaces, and relaxed atmosphere. It's the capital of Drenthe and offers a mix of cultural sites, local life, and modern conveniences. Visitors enjoy picturesque streets and regional hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Drenthe
Population
68,836
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.00°, 6.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
91
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,730
Local Cost
$1,635
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
95
English
92
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
281 Mbps
Upload
151 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
6
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GRQ
Distance
14 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped62 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 62 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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