Lelystad, Flevoland
Lelystad: municipality and capital city of Flevoland, Netherlands
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Quick Facts about Lelystad
| Population | 77,893 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| State | Flevoland (Netherlands) |
| County | Gemeente Lelystad |
| Postal code | 8200–8249 |
| Phone Area Codes | 0320 |
| Area | 765.39 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 69.59% |
| Land as percent of area | 30.41% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 52.5083,5.4750 |
| Named for | Cornelis Lely |
| Altitude | -10 feet / -3 meters |
| Capital city | Lelystad is capital of Flevoland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1980 (46 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 07:35:14 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Lelystad is located at 52°30'30"N 5°28'30"E (52.5083300, 5.4750000). It has 7 neighbors: Zeewolde, Urk, Gemeente Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Dronten, Gemeente Stede Broec and Gemeente Drechterland.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 43,256 | - | census |
| 1990 | 58,062 | 25.5% | census |
| 2000 | 64,668 | 10.22% | census |
| 2010 | 75,111 | 13.9% | census |
| 2017 | 76,937 | 2.37% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 78,598 | 2.11% | demographic balance |
| 2019 | 77,893 | -0.91% | resident registration |
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