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Drachten, Friesland

Netherlands

Provincial capital53.1125° N, 6.0989° E

Drachten is a provincial capital in Friesland, Netherlands. The recorded population is 45,186.

Population45,186
ProvinceFriesland
Coordinates53.1125° N, 6.0989° E
CountryNetherlands
Rank in Netherlands#73 of 7,729

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About Drachten

At coordinates 53.11° N, 6.10° E, Drachten lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Friesland in Netherlands.

Drachten has 45,186 inhabitants, making it the #73 most populated locality in Netherlands out of 7,729 registered.

Cities in Friesland

The Friesland region of Netherlands is home to Drachten and other cities such as Leeuwarden, Heerenveen, Sneek. Drachten has 45,186 inhabitants.

Leeuwarden124,481Heerenveen43,094Sneek32,811Harlingen16,119Joure13,090Wolvega13,090Franeker12,996Dokkum12,669Camminghaburen11,500Lemmer10,050

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Drachten includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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De WiekenNeighborhood
0.9 km
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FolgerenNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Drachten-AzevenCity
2.7 km
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UreterperverlaatVillage
2.7 km
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De DraitNeighborhood · 6,310 inhab.
2.7 km
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SelmienCity
3.5 km
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BuitenstverlaatCity
3.7 km
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ZandburenVillage
3.7 km
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OpeindeCity · 1,630 inhab.
3.7 km
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RottevalleCity · 1,355 inhab.
3.7 km
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Het ZwartveenVillage
3.7 km
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DrachtstercompagnieCity · 1,500 inhab.
3.8 km
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KortehemmenCity · 190 inhab.
4.4 km
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EgbertsgaastenCity
4.4 km
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De WilgenCity · 675 inhab.
4.6 km
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De GalhoekCity
4.6 km
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Ureterp aan de VaartCity
4.7 km
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BoornbergumCity · 1,660 inhab.
4.9 km
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OlterterpCity · 80 inhab.
5.1 km
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UreterpCity · 3,810 inhab.
5.1 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Drachten?

Drachten has a population of 45,186. It ranks #73 in Netherlands by population.

What province or state is Drachten in?

Drachten is located in Friesland, Netherlands.

Where is Drachten located?

Drachten is located at coordinates 53.11° N, 6.10° E in Friesland, Netherlands.

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