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Giessendam
City in South Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Giessendam is a tranquil riverside town in South Holland, rich in traditional Dutch charm and community spirit. With scenic landscapes and local markets, it's perfect for relaxed exploration away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
South Holland
Population
5,235
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.83°, 4.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
91
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,050
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
90
English
82
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-16.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
800 mm
Internet Speed
203 Mbps
Upload
245 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
57
Walk Score
57
Footways
114.0
Airport
GLZ
Distance
30 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 4 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 70/100.
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