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Libraries in the Netherlands map & data

There are 1,096 libraries mapped in the Netherlands, spread over 12 regions. The most are in Zuid-Holland (212), Noord-Brabant (166) and Noord-Holland (151). 99% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Biblioteca Nacional, Centrale Medische Bibliotheek and Universiteitsbibliotheek Binnenstad.

1,096locations

12regions

70 KBlayer size

November 2026updated

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Libraries by region

Region	Locations	Share
Zuid-Holland	212	19%
Noord-Brabant	166	15%
Noord-Holland	151	14%
Gelderland	141	13%
Utrecht	82	7.5%
Limburg	80	7.3%
Overijssel	63	5.7%
Groningen	54	4.9%
Zeeland	51	4.7%
Fryslân	40	3.6%
Drenthe	31	2.8%
Flevoland	12	1.1%

Notable libraries in the Netherlands

What's in this layer

Every library in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Public and university libraries.

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How many libraries are there in the Netherlands?

This layer holds 1,096 libraries in the Netherlands, the most of them in Zuid-Holland. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

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What information comes with each library?

The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).

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