Slochteren, Groningen
Slochteren: former municipality of the Netherlands
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Quick Facts about Slochteren
| Population | 13,510 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| State | Groningen (Netherlands) |
| County | Midden-Groningen |
| Postal code | 9615–9629, 9939 |
| Phone Area Codes | 0598, 0596 |
| Area | 158.87 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 53.2208,6.8055 |
| Named for | Slochteren |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 07:44:00 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Slochteren is located at 53°13'15"N 6°48'20"E (53.2207800, 6.8054700).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | 4,487 | - | census |
| 1830 | 5,200 | 13.71% | census |
| 1840 | 6,052 | 14.08% | census |
| 1849 | 6,783 | 10.78% | census |
| 1859 | 7,220 | 6.05% | census |
| 1869 | 7,876 | 8.33% | census |
| 1879 | 9,343 | 15.7% | census |
| 1889 | 10,339 | 9.63% | census |
| 1899 | 11,656 | 11.3% | census |
| 1909 | 12,272 | 5.02% | census |
| 1920 | 13,292 | 7.67% | census |
| 1930 | 13,456 | 1.22% | census |
| 1960 | 13,080 | -2.87% | census |
| 1971 | 12,997 | -0.64% | census |
| 1980 | 14,024 | 7.32% | census |
| 1990 | 14,080 | 0.4% | census |
| 2000 | 14,873 | 5.33% | census |
| 2010 | 15,546 | 4.33% | census |
| 2017 | 13,510 | -15.07% | 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z |