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Westzaan
City in North Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Westzaan is a picturesque village in North Holland, set between Zaandam and the Dutch countryside. Known for its traditional wooden houses, historic windmills, and tranquil canals, it provides an authentic rural Dutch experience just minutes from Amsterdam's bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
North Holland
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.47°, 4.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,532
Local Cost
$1,730
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
92
English
88
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
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
42
Walk Score
42
Footways
83.0
Airport
AMS
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 72/100.
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