Gemeente Harlingen, Friesland
Gemeente Harlingen: municipality in Friesland, the Netherlands.
Quick Facts about Gemeente Harlingen
| Population | 15,758 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| State | Friesland (Netherlands) |
| Postal code | 8856–8872 |
| Phone Area Codes | 0517 |
| Area | 387.67 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 93.54% |
| Land as percent of area | 6.46% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 53.1753,5.4181 |
| Named for | Harlingen |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 14:09:36 (12th November 2026) |
Geography
Gemeente Harlingen is located at 53°10'31"N 5°25'5"E (53.1752500, 5.4180600). It has 3 neighbors: Gemeente Vlieland, Texel and Gemeente Franekeradeel.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | 6,913 | - | census |
| 1830 | 7,537 | 9.03% | census |
| 1840 | 7,950 | 5.48% | census |
| 1849 | 8,654 | 8.86% | census |
| 1859 | 9,773 | 12.93% | census |
| 1869 | 9,945 | 1.76% | census |
| 1879 | 10,735 | 7.94% | census |
| 1889 | 10,193 | -5.05% | census |
| 1899 | 10,267 | 0.73% | census |
| 1909 | 10,209 | -0.56% | census |
| 1920 | 10,122 | -0.85% | census |
| 1930 | 10,443 | 3.17% | census |
| 1947 | 10,651 | 1.99% | census |
| 1960 | 12,001 | 12.67% | census |
| 1971 | 13,745 | 14.53% | census |
| 1980 | 15,585 | 13.39% | census |
| 1990 | 15,474 | -0.71% | census |
| 2000 | 15,444 | -0.19% | census |
| 2010 | 15,878 | 2.81% | census |
| 2017 | 15,848 | -0.19% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 15,783 | -0.41% | resident registration |
| 2019 | 15,758 | -0.16% | resident registration |
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