Groningen
(Groningen · خرونينغن · Groningen)Province of the Netherlands
Capital: Groningen
Cities & Towns
592 places totalGroningen covers 2 955 km². The provincial capital is Groningen.The province has a population of 584 436, with a density of 198 people per km².
562 more places in Groningen not shown.
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Postcodes
106 postcodesGroningen has 106 postcode areas covering 7 322 km² with 1 831 buildings. Groningen uses the prefix 9 - postcodes in Groningen start with 9xxx (this zone). The postcode with the most buildings is 9723CJ (Groningen) (67 buildings).
| # | Code / Name | Population | Area | Buildings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9723CJ | 163 831 | 150.7 km² | 67 | View → |
| 2 | 9832TH | 20 750 | 340.79 km² | 17 | View → |
| 3 | 9901GE | 11 504 | 349.81 km² | 20 | View → |
| 4 | 9561TG | 8 395 | 248.95 km² | 23 | View → |
| 5 | 9728NG | 3 748 | 3.45 km² | 17 | View → |
| 6 | 9731CW | 3 051 | 2.81 km² | 19 | View → |
| 7 | 9717AC | 2 690 | 2.47 km² | 31 | View → |
| 8 | 9743AX | 1 846 | 1.7 km² | 13 | View → |
| 9 | 9727AX | 1 344 | 1.24 km² | 32 | View → |
| 10 | 9731CX | 1 266 | 1.16 km² | 26 | View → |
Groningen has 1349 postal facilities 133 Post Offices, 1072 Post Boxes, 144 Parcel Lockers.
Transport
60 lines across 154 routesClick a route on the map to see details. Zoom in to explore individual stops.
Groningen has a public transport network of 3213.5 km with 60 transit lines and 154 routes. It is served by 14 operators.
Full transport overviewPopulation & Building Density
By municipality| # | Municipality | Population | Pop/km² | Buildings | Bld/km² | Area km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groningen | 231 185 | 1167 /km² | 119 713 | 604 /km² | 197.948 km² |
| 2 | Veendam | 27 385 | 348 /km² | 19 769 | 251 /km² | 78.6728 km² |
| 3 | Stadskanaal | 32 524 | 271 /km² | 28 508 | 237 /km² | 119.935 km² |
| 4 | Pekela | 12 510 | 249 /km² | 10 916 | 217 /km² | 50.2004 km² |
| 5 | Midden-Groningen | 61 413 | 207 /km² | 55 433 | 187 /km² | 295.7358 km² |
| 6 | Westerkwartier | 61 454 | 166 /km² | 49 850 | 135 /km² | 368.8564 km² |
| 7 | Oldambt | 39 220 | 132 /km² | 37 056 | 125 /km² | 295.9149 km² |
| 8 | Eemsdelta | 45 906 | 126 /km² | 43 321 | 119 /km² | 364.0081 km² |
| 9 | Westerwolde | 24 465 | 87 /km² | 22 194 | 79 /km² | 280.6174 km² |
| 10 | Het Hogeland | 48 374 | 53 /km² | 43 530 | 48 /km² | 902.951 km² |
Symbols
Official symbolsThe official symbols of Groningen include the coat of arms and flag, both of which appear on government documents and are recognised across the Netherlands.
Province Rankings
Compared to all 12 provincesGroningen ranks 9th by population (of 12), 7th by area (of 12), 8th by population density (of 12) among the 12 provinces of the Netherlands.
Neighbouring Provinces
2 bordering provincesGroningen borders 2 provinces: Drenthe (canton.direction_s), Fryslân (canton.direction_w).
Nature Areas
2 parks and nature reservesGroningen contains 2 protected nature areas: Drentsche Aa, Lauwersmeer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Groningen
Quick answers about this provinceWhat is the capital of Groningen?
The provincial capital of Groningen is Groningen with a population of 201 242.
How many people live in Groningen?
Groningen has a population of 584 436, spread across 2 955 km².
How large is Groningen?
Groningen covers an area of 2 955 km² (approximately 1 141 square miles).
Is Groningen a province or a city?
Groningen is one of the 12 provinces of the Netherlands, covering a defined administrative region. Its provincial capital is Groningen.
What postcodes are in Groningen?
Groningen has 106 postcode areas. Postcodes in Groningen use the prefix 9.