Gemeente Achtkarspelen, Friesland
Gemeente Achtkarspelen: municipality of the Netherlands
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Quick Facts about Gemeente Achtkarspelen
| Population | 19,030 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| State | Friesland (Netherlands) |
| Postal code | 9231–9873 |
| Phone Area Codes | 0511, 0512 |
| Area | 103.98 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.51% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.49% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 53.2117,6.1378 |
| Named for | Surhuizum, Augustinusga, Twijzel, De Kooten, 8, parish, Kortwoude, Q13136949, Drogeham, Buitenpost |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 10:47:06 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Gemeente Achtkarspelen is located at 53°12'42"N 6°8'16"E (53.2116700, 6.1377600). It has 4 neighbors: Zuidhorn, Tietjerk, Gemeente Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland and Grootegast.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 6,160 | - | census |
| 1840 | 7,027 | 12.34% | census |
| 1849 | 7,865 | 10.65% | census |
| 1859 | 8,508 | 7.56% | census |
| 1869 | 9,240 | 7.92% | census |
| 1879 | 10,224 | 9.62% | census |
| 1889 | 10,929 | 6.45% | census |
| 1899 | 11,658 | 6.25% | census |
| 1909 | 12,839 | 9.2% | census |
| 1920 | 14,022 | 8.44% | census |
| 1930 | 14,983 | 6.41% | census |
| 1947 | 17,905 | 16.32% | census |
| 1971 | 22,612 | 20.82% | census |
| 1980 | 26,670 | 15.22% | census |
| 1990 | 27,632 | 3.48% | census |
| 2000 | 28,013 | 1.36% | census |
| 2010 | 28,123 | 0.39% | census |
| 2017 | 27,893 | -0.82% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 27,935 | 0.15% | resident registration |
| 2019 | 19,030 | -46.79% | Data Archiving and Networked Services |
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