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Makkum
City in Friesland, Netherlands
Overview
Makkum is a charming Dutch village on the IJsselmeer in Friesland, known for its historic streets, lively marina, and relaxed waterside ambiance. With its roots as a fishing hub, Makkum blends maritime heritage, outdoor recreation, and small-town hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Friesland
Population
3,285
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.05°, 5.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
91
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,112
Local Cost
$1,380
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
87
English
88
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.1°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-11.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
824 mm
Internet Speed
201 Mbps
Upload
222 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
59
Walk Score
59
Footways
117.0
Airport
LWR
Distance
30 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 34 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 77/100.
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