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Ballast
City in Drenthe, Netherlands
Overview
Ballast is a tranquil village in Drenthe, Netherlands, known for its classic Dutch charm and welcoming community. Surrounded by scenic countryside, the town offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to nature and local traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Drenthe
Population
1,710
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.67°, 6.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,167
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
88
English
85
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-17.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
772 mm
Internet Speed
237 Mbps
Upload
161 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
241.0
Airport
ENS
Distance
45 km
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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 51 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
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 72/100.
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