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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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