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Broek in Waterland
City in North Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Broek in Waterland is a picturesque Dutch village northeast of Amsterdam, renowned for its colorful wooden houses, charming canals, and tranquil atmosphere. Its historic streets and surrounding nature offer an authentic taste of rural Dutch life just 20 minutes from the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
North Holland
Population
2,745
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.43°, 5.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
96
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,375
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
95
English
90
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
-11.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
827 mm
Internet Speed
164 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
43
Walk Score
43
Footways
86.0
Airport
AMS
Distance
20 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 35 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 75/100.
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