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Dokkum
City in Friesland, Netherlands
Overview
Dokkum is a picturesque Frisian city famed for its fortified canals and historic Old Town. The city blends centuries-old charm with lively local culture, drawing visitors to its cozy cafes, unique architecture, and scenic waterways. Its compact size makes it easy to explore on foot or by bicycle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Friesland
Population
12,365
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.32°, 6.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,188
Local Cost
$1,380
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
93
English
87
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
4.1°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-8.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
873 mm
Internet Speed
273 Mbps
Upload
285 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
426.0
Airport
LWR
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 74/100.
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