Capital and largest city of the Netherlands

Amsterdam

247Sunny Days/yr
58°FAvg High Temp
View on Map· Pop. 742k· Elev. 43 ftWikipedia

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Wikipedia

Nickname: The Venice of the North, Mokum, DamskoMotto: Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig (Valiant, Steadfast, Compassionate)

Province / Region Context

North HollandProvince of the Netherlands

North Holland is a province of the Netherlands in the northwestern part of the country. It is located on the North Sea, north of South Holland and Utrecht, and west of Friesland and Flevoland. As of January 2023, it had a population of about 2,952,000 and a total area of 4,092 km2 (1,580 sq mi), of which 1,429 km2 (552 sq mi) is water.Wikipedia

Country: The Netherlands
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Current Conditions

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Cost of Living

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Livability

Safety Score
70
Internet
No internet coverage data yet.
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Climate

Sunshine
247
sunny days per year
68% of the year
Avg High Temp
58°F
annual average
Humidity
81%
relative humidity
Comfort Score
67/100
Good
Temp Swing
27°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
40"
inches per year
Snowfall
3"
inches per year
Air Quality
42
Good AQI
07

Demographics

Population742k
Altitude43 ftabove sea level

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