Zaanstad, North Holland
Zaanstad: municipality in the Netherlands
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Quick Facts about Zaanstad
| Population | 155,885 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| State | North Holland (Netherlands) |
| County | Gemeente Zaanstad |
| Postal code | 1500–1509, 1540–1544, 1520–1525, 1550–1567 |
| Phone Area Codes | 075 |
| Area | 83.24 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 11.24% |
| Land as percent of area | 88.76% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 52.4531,4.8136 |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Capital | Zaandam |
| Establishment | January 01, 1974 (52 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 07:01:29 (17th April 2026) |
Geography
Zaanstad is located at 52°27'11"N 4°48'49"E (52.4531300, 4.8135600). It has 11 neighbors: Gemeente Velsen, Uitgeest, Gemeente Oostzaan, Landsmeer, Heemskerk, Gemeente Haarlemmermeer, Gemeente Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude, Beverwijk, Gemeente Amsterdam, Alkmaar and Gemeente Wormerland.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 129,715 | - | census |
| 1990 | 130,701 | 0.75% | census |
| 2000 | 136,115 | 3.98% | census |
| 2010 | 146,940 | 7.37% | census |
| 2016 | 153,679 | 4.39% | 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2017 | 154,037 | 0.23% | 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2018 | 154,865 | 0.53% | resident registration |
| 2019 | 155,885 | 0.65% | resident registration |