Franeker, Friesland

Netherlands

City53.1855° N, 5.5412° E

In Friesland, Netherlands, Franeker is a city. It is home to 12,996 people.

Population12,996

ProvinceFriesland

Coordinates53.1855° N, 5.5412° E

CountryNetherlands

Rank in Netherlands#254 of 7,729

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About Franeker

Franeker can be found at 53.19° N, 5.54° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the Friesland division in Netherlands.

With a population of 12,996, Franeker ranks #254 among the 7,729 cities and localities registered in Netherlands.

Cities in Friesland

Friesland is one of Netherlands's administrative regions. Franeker is one of its main cities, along with Leeuwarden, Drachten, Heerenveen. Franeker has 12,996 inhabitants.

Leeuwarden124,481 Drachten45,186 Heerenveen43,094 Sneek32,811 Harlingen16,119 Joure13,090 Wolvega13,090 Dokkum12,669 Camminghaburen11,500 Lemmer10,050

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Franeker?

Franeker has a population of 12,996. It ranks #254 in Netherlands by population.

What province or state is Franeker in?

Franeker is located in Friesland, Netherlands.

Where is Franeker located?

Franeker is located at coordinates 53.19° N, 5.54° E in Friesland, Netherlands.

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