Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland
Flevoland | Netherlands
| Primary City | Dronten |
| Area of Postal Code 8253 | 5.1 km² |
| Population | 7,162 |
| Male Population | 3,620 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 3,542 (49.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +1221.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +134.4% |
| Median Age | 38.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 37.9 years |
| Female Median Age | 39.8 years |
| Area Codes | 321 |
| Postal Code Extensions | 8253 AA, 8253 AB, 8253 AC, 8253 AD, 8253 AE, 8253 AG, 8253 AH, 8253 AJ, 8253 AK, 8253 AL More |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 52.53502531433698° / 5.698204835643885° |
| Related Postal Codes | 8232, 8233, 8239, 8241, 8242, 8251, 8252, 8254, 8255, 8256 |
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Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 542 | 1,642 | 3,056 | 4,009 | 7,162 | 7,173 | 7,131 |
| Population Density | 106.6 / km² | 322.9 / km² | 601 / km² | 788.4 / km² | 1,408.5 / km² | 1,410.7 / km² | 1,402.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 134.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland | +1221.4% | +336.2% | +134.4% |
| Dronten | +132.4% | +89.6% | +59.1% |
| Flevoland | +123.4% | +66.9% | +36.9% |
| Netherlands | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland Median Age
Median Age: 38.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland | 38.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs | 37.9 yrs |
| Dronten | 38.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs | 37.9 yrs |
| Flevoland | 36.7 yrs | 37.2 yrs | 36.2 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 8253 Population Density
Population Density: 1,409 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8253 | 7,162 | 5.1 km² | 1,409 / km² |
| Dronten | 28,553 | 141.8 km² | 201 / km² |
| Flevoland | 441,685 | 2,412.6 km² | 183 / km² |
| Netherlands | 16.9 million | 41,398.3 km² | 409 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1970 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland
Business Concentration in Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 47 | — |
| Car repair | 36 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 78 | — |
| Corporate management | 74 | 27.1 years |
| Electronics stores | 55 | — |
| Furniture stores | 35 | — |
| Other construction | 26 | — |
| Shopping | 52 | — |
| Specialized design | 26 | — |
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 8253 - Dronten, Flevoland Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,234 | $26,714 | $37,709 | $35,602 | $36,257 | $37,415 | $37,741 | $40,066 |
| Total GDP | $303.1M | $330.1M | $510.6M | $538.5M | $607.7M | $695.7M | $755.2M | $815.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 8253 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8253 | 79,339 tn | 11.08 tn | 15,603 tons/km² |
| Dronten | 316,047 tn | 11.07 tn | 2,229.4 tons/km² |
| Flevoland | 4,069,209 tn | 9.21 tn | 1,686.6 tons/km² |
| Netherlands | 167,743,568 tn | 9.91 tn | 4,051.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 8253 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 79,339 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,603 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 12:02 PM | 4.2 | 97.4 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/01 | 9:30 PM | 3.4 | 85.1 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/01 | 11:58 PM | 3.8 | 80.3 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/95 | 12:24 PM | 4 | 97.7 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/94 | 6:12 PM | 3.4 | 85.2 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/89 | 12:09 PM | 3.1 | 63.6 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Postal Code Extensions (209)
Primary City
Dronten ( pronunciation ) is a municipality and a town in the central Netherlands, in the province of Flevoland. It had population of 40,363 in 2014.
Dronten Wikipedia Page
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