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Zaanstad
City in North Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Zaanstad, set in North Holland just north of Amsterdam, blends picturesque Dutch architecture with modern living and an industrial past. The region is celebrated for its windmills, river views, and lively local life, offering a unique glimpse into Dutch tradition with easy access to urban comforts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
North Holland
Population
156,901
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.45°, 4.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,783
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
93
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
107 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
12
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AMS
Distance
15 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 63 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 83/100.
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