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Zaandam
City in North Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Zaandam is a lively city just north of Amsterdam, known for its colorful houses, rich industrial heritage, and scenic canals. The city blends modern living with historic charm, making it ideal for day-trippers and longer stays.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
North Holland
Population
78,682
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.44°, 4.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,717
Local Cost
$1,910
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
97
English
97
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
365 Mbps
Upload
183 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
12
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AMS
Distance
13 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 18 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 86/100.
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