Gemeente Weststellingwerf, Friesland
Gemeente Weststellingwerf: municipality in Friesland, the Netherlands
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Quick Facts about Gemeente Weststellingwerf
| Population | 25,840 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| State | Friesland (Netherlands) |
| Postal code | 8388–8398, 8470–8489 |
| Phone Area Codes | 0561 |
| Area | 228.45 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 52.8765,6.0200 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Capital | Wolvega |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 10:47:16 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Gemeente Weststellingwerf is located at 52°52'35"N 6°1'12"E (52.8764700, 6.0199800). It has 2 neighbors: Gemeente Ooststellingwerf and Heerenveen.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 7,350 | - | census |
| 1840 | 8,361 | 12.09% | census |
| 1849 | 7,556 | -10.65% | census |
| 1859 | 11,936 | 36.7% | census |
| 1869 | 12,873 | 7.28% | census |
| 1879 | 14,828 | 13.18% | census |
| 1889 | 15,483 | 4.23% | census |
| 1899 | 15,051 | -2.87% | census |
| 1909 | 16,519 | 8.89% | census |
| 1920 | 18,450 | 10.47% | census |
| 1930 | 18,291 | -0.87% | census |
| 1960 | 20,651 | 11.43% | census |
| 1971 | 22,002 | 6.14% | census |
| 1980 | 24,332 | 9.58% | census |
| 1990 | 24,353 | 0.09% | census |
| 2000 | 25,247 | 3.54% | census |
| 2010 | 25,846 | 2.32% | census |
| 2017 | 25,608 | -0.93% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 19,919 | -28.56% | Data Archiving and Networked Services |
| 2019 | 25,840 | 22.91% | resident registration |
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