Kerkrade, Limburg
Kerkrade: municipality in Limburg, the Netherlands
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Quick Facts about Kerkrade
| Population | 45,642 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| State | Limburg (Netherlands) |
| County | Gemeente Kerkrade |
| Postal code | 6460–6471 |
| Phone Area Codes | 045 |
| Area | 22.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 50.8658,6.0625 |
| Altitude | 509 feet / 155 meters |
| Capital | Kerkrade |
| Time Zone | Central European Time |
| Local time | 07:35:15 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Kerkrade is located at 50°51'57"N 6°3'45"E (50.8658300, 6.0625000).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 3,435 | - | census |
| 1840 | 3,830 | 10.31% | census |
| 1849 | 4,240 | 9.67% | census |
| 1859 | 4,800 | 11.67% | census |
| 1869 | 4,967 | 3.36% | census |
| 1879 | 6,105 | 18.64% | census |
| 1889 | 7,017 | 13% | census |
| 1899 | 9,389 | 25.26% | census |
| 1909 | 15,666 | 40.07% | census |
| 1920 | 25,494 | 38.55% | census |
| 1930 | 36,705 | 30.54% | census |
| 1947 | 40,372 | 9.08% | census |
| 1960 | 49,349 | 18.19% | census |
| 1971 | 47,670 | -3.52% | census |
| 1990 | 53,282 | 10.53% | census |
| 2000 | 51,066 | -4.34% | census |
| 2010 | 47,409 | -7.71% | census |
| 2017 | 45,937 | -3.2% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 46,761 | 1.76% | Data Archiving and Networked Services |
| 2019 | 45,642 | -2.45% | resident registration |
Kerkraad, Kirchrath, Kirchroa, kerukurade, Керкраде, ケルクラーデ