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Zuid-Scharwoude
City in North Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Zuid-Scharwoude is a quaint Dutch village in North Holland with a strong local identity and picturesque landscapes. Its proximity to Alkmaar and rural setting make it an ideal base for exploring both countryside and city attractions. Life here is peaceful, with a close-knit community and a slow pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
North Holland
Population
1,700
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.69°, 4.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,200
Local Cost
$1,384
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
91
English
92
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
184 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
305.0
Airport
DHR
Distance
26 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 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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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