Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Gouda
City in South Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Gouda is a charming Dutch city renowned for its namesake cheese, historical architecture, and lively markets. Cobblestone streets, beautiful canals, and the impressive St. Janskerk church offer a classic Netherlands experience without overwhelming crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
South Holland
Population
75,316
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.02°, 4.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,184
Local Cost
$1,702
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
90
English
92
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
178 Mbps
Upload
173 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
11
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RTM
Distance
20 km
Explore
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 41 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 88/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.