Coat of arms of Kerkrade, Limburg

Kerkrade

(Kerkrade · Kirchrath · Kirchroa)

town · Limburg

Capital of Kerkrade (District)

Postcode: 6414GZ (Heerlen)

45 643
Population
28
Postal points

Overview

8 nearby places · 2 districts

Kerkrade is a town. Click a district on the map to explore it. Population: 45 643. Postcode: 6414GZ.

2 districts

Eygelshoven
Kerkrade

Nearby places

Landgraaf town 37 456 Simpelveld village 5 430 Heerlen city 67 943 Vaals town 7 080 Brunssum town 28 358 Voerendaal village 3 023 Gulpen village 4 120 Nuth village 5 452

City Maps

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Kerkrade - city boundary

Kerkrade - city boundary

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Kerkrade - in province

Kerkrade - in province

Location within the province

Kerkrade - in the Netherlands

Kerkrade - in the Netherlands

Location within the Netherlands

Postcodes

5 postcode zones within Kerkrade

Municipal seat of Kerkrade, covers Kerkrade 22 km²: The postcodes are 6414GZ, 6372ET, 6468EK, 6418VZ, 6464GV. Combined population: 91 286 · 24 buildings.

6414GZ
Primary postcode
14
Buildings
42 177
Population
27.6 km²
Area
1 529/km²
Pop / km²
5
zones

Legend

City postcodes
Municipality context
Kerkrade

Click a postcode zone on the map for details.

City postcodes

All postcodes in this municipality 5 zones
Code Name Population Buildings Area km²
6372ET CITY Landgraaf 30 203 7 19.6 km² View →
6414GZ CITY Heerlen 42 177 14 27.6 km² View →
6418VZ CITY - 4 337 6 2.8 km² View →
6464GV CITY - 1 136 5 0.6 km² View →
6468EK CITY Kerkrade 44 507 7 21.6 km² View →

Postal Services

28 facilities

Kerkrade has facilities: 1 post office, 26 letter boxes, 1 parcel locker.

PostNL
PostNL
68, Graverstraat, Spekholzerheide, Kerkrade-West, Locht, Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands, 6466 KX

Public Transport

133 stops within Kerkrade

Kerkrade has good public transport links within the municipality.

Click a route on the map to see details.

Local totals

Lines 6
Stops 133

Closest stops

Busstation 9 routes
Kerkrade, Busstation 9 routes
Einderstraat 8 routes
Busstation 7 routes
Kerkrade, Busstation 7 routes
Kerkrade, Einderstraat 7 routes
Zuyderland MC 3 routes
Kerkrade, Zuyderland MC 3 routes
Full transport overview

Symbols

Coat of arms & Flag

The official symbols of Kerkrade include the coat of arms and flag.

Coat of arms of Kerkrade, Limburg

Coat of Arms

City Rankings

Among 2436 cities in the Netherlands

Kerkrade ranks 60th by population (of 2436), 722th by area (of 2463), 161th by buildings (of 2470) among cities in the Netherlands.

National ranking

Population
60th of 2436
45 643
Area
722th of 2463
22.1 km²
Buildings
161th of 2470
33 532

In Limburg

Population
4th of 221
45 643
Area
54th of 227
22.1 km²
Buildings
12th of 227
33 532

Frequently Asked Questions about Kerkrade

Quick answers about this place
Which province is Kerkrade in?

Kerkrade is located in province . Limburg.

What is the postcode of Kerkrade?

Kerkrade has 5 postcodes: 6414GZ, 6372ET, 6468EK, 6418VZ, 6464GV. Dutch postcodes consist of 4 digits followed by 2 letters.

How many people live in Kerkrade?

Kerkrade has a population of 45 643 residents.

What is the elevation of Kerkrade?

Elevation data for Kerkrade is not currently available.

Which municipality is Kerkrade in?

Kerkrade does not have municipality data available.

Is Kerkrade a capital city?

Yes, Kerkrade serves as the capital of Kerkrade (District) .

Are there post offices in Kerkrade?

Kerkrade has 28 postal facilities, including 1 post office, 26 letter boxes, and 1 parcel locker. The nearest post office is Post office.

What public transport is available in Kerkrade?

Kerkrade is served by 6 lines with 133 stops.