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Drachten
City in Friesland, Netherlands
Overview
Drachten is the largest town in Friesland without city rights, known for its modern shopping center, lively markets, and beautiful parks. Its mix of local charm and friendly atmosphere makes it a great base for exploring northern Netherlands. Visitors enjoy easy access to nature and typical Dutch hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Friesland
Population
45,186
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.11°, 6.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,408
Local Cost
$1,452
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
92
English
85
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
2.8°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-16.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
810 mm
Internet Speed
91 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
1
Cafes
16
Nightlife
9
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LWR
Distance
26 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 2 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.
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 80/100.
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