Urk, Flevoland
Urk: municipality in Flevoland, the Netherlands
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Quick Facts about Urk
| Population | 20,769 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| State | Flevoland (Netherlands) |
| County | Gemeente Urk |
| Postal code | 8320–8324 |
| Phone Area Codes | 0527 |
| Area | 109.9 km2 |
| Official name | Urk |
| Latitude & Longitude | 52.6625,5.6014 |
| Altitude | 0 feet / 0 meters |
| Capital | Urk |
| Time Zone | Central European Time |
| Local time | 09:04:17 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Urk is located at 52°39'45"N 5°36'5"E (52.6625000, 5.6013900). It has 3 neighbors: Lelystad, Enkhuizen and Dronten.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | 615 | - | census |
| 1830 | 789 | 22.05% | census |
| 1840 | 1,025 | 23.02% | census |
| 1849 | 1,214 | 15.57% | census |
| 1859 | 1,391 | 12.72% | census |
| 1869 | 1,631 | 14.71% | census |
| 1879 | 2,136 | 23.64% | census |
| 1889 | 2,596 | 17.72% | census |
| 1899 | 2,764 | 6.08% | census |
| 1909 | 2,674 | -3.37% | census |
| 1930 | 3,216 | 16.85% | census |
| 1947 | 4,409 | 27.06% | census |
| 1960 | 5,847 | 24.59% | census |
| 1971 | 8,465 | 30.93% | census |
| 1980 | 10,477 | 19.2% | census |
| 1990 | 13,346 | 21.5% | census |
| 2000 | 16,057 | 16.88% | census |
| 2010 | 18,678 | 14.03% | census |
| 2017 | 20,220 | 7.63% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 20,524 | 1.48% | resident registration |
| 2019 | 20,776 | 1.21% | resident registration |