Kerkrade, Limburg
Kerkrade: municipality in Limburg, the Netherlands.
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 | 02:17:49 (23rd September 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 | 11.5% | census |
| 1849 | 4,240 | 10.7% | census |
| 1859 | 4,800 | 13.21% | census |
| 1869 | 4,967 | 3.48% | census |
| 1879 | 6,105 | 22.91% | census |
| 1889 | 7,017 | 14.94% | census |
| 1899 | 9,389 | 33.8% | census |
| 1909 | 15,666 | 66.85% | census |
| 1920 | 25,494 | 62.73% | census |
| 1930 | 36,705 | 43.98% | census |
| 1947 | 40,372 | 9.99% | census |
| 1960 | 49,349 | 22.24% | census |
| 1971 | 47,670 | -3.4% | census |
| 1990 | 53,282 | 11.77% | census |
| 2000 | 51,066 | -4.16% | census |
| 2010 | 47,409 | -7.16% | census |
| 2017 | 45,937 | -3.1% | resident registration |
| 2018 | 46,761 | 1.79% | Data Archiving and Networked Services |
| 2019 | 45,642 | -2.39% | resident registration |
Kerkraad, Kirchrath, Kirchroa, kerukurade, Керкраде, ケルクラーデ