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Meppel

City in Drenthe, Netherlands

Overview

Meppel is an inviting city in the province of Drenthe, Netherlands, known for its picturesque canals, welcoming local atmosphere, and charming historical center. Its blend of Dutch heritage, scenic parks, and lively community make it a delightful destination for both day-trippers and extended stays.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Netherlands

Province

Drenthe

Population

34,386

Time Zone

Europe/Amsterdam

Coordinates

52.70°, 6.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,150

Local Cost

$1,470

Local Income

$2,450

Cashless

English

Temperature

9.9°C

Summer Avg

17.4°C

Winter Avg

2.6°C

Record High

35.3°C

Record Low

-17.4°C

Humidity

84%

Precipitation

786 mm

Internet Speed

235 Mbps

Upload

239 Mbps

Latency

30 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

100

Walk Score

100

Footways

620.0

Airport

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Distance

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

8 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Broekhuizen Broekhuizen is a quiet residential area with local shops and low-rise housing. Green spaces are scattered throughout, offering a suburban setting.De Wheem De Wheem is a quiet residential area in the outskirts of the city with a mix of single-family houses and some apartment blocks. Day-to-day life centers around local shops and green spaces.Groenmarkt Groenmarkt is a central neighborhood known for its historic streets and proximity to government buildings. Many old townhouses here house offices and small businesses.

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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 22 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 2025-12-06.

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 - 8 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

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 84/100.

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