What is the population of Wolvega, Friesland?

Wolvega has a population of approximately 12,850 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Wolvega, Friesland located?

Wolvega is located in Friesland, Netherlands, at approximate coordinates 52.8763°, 6.0018°.

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Wolvega

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Wolvega

Total population

12,850

Coordinates52.88°, 6.00°

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Time zone

UTC+01:00

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Overview

Wolvega, is the capital and largest town in the municipality of Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland (Fryslan), in the Netherlands. It had a population of around 13,090 in 2021. Wolvega is also the largest settlement in the Stellingwerven region. It is situated between large towns Heerenveen and Steenwijk.

History & geography

History

The village was first mentioned in 1218, The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1646 using material from its medieval predecessor. The tower was rebuilt after a fire in 1894. The Catholic retirement home Huize Lycklama was later built in its place. In 1835, Wolvega became the capital of the municipality of Weststellingwerf. At the intersection of the two roads, the town hall (grietenijhuis) was opened in 1835 and this contributed to the development. It was home to 1,202 people in 1840. During the 1950s, it became one of the industrial centre of Friesland, and started to develop into a town.

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