Postal Code 8711 - Workum, Friesland
Friesland | Netherlands
| Primary City | Workum |
| Area of Postal Code 8711 | 45.7 km² |
| Population | 6,071 |
| Male Population | 3,036 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,035 (50.0%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +92.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +31.6% |
| Median Age | 42.3 years |
| Male Median Age | 41.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 43.1 years |
| Area Codes | 515 |
| Postal Code Extensions | 8711 AA, 8711 AB, 8711 AC, 8711 AD, 8711 AE, 8711 AG, 8711 AH, 8711 AJ, 8711 AK, 8711 AL More |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 52.97735928868262° / 5.445540737423251° |
| Related Postal Codes | 8701, 8713, 8715, 8721, 8722, 8723, 8724, 8731, 8732, 8734 |
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Postal Code 8711 - Workum, Friesland Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,148 | 4,313 | 4,614 | 5,158 | 6,071 | 6,065 | 5,952 |
| Population Density | 68.9 / km² | 94.4 / km² | 101 / km² | 112.9 / km² | 132.9 / km² | 132.7 / km² | 130.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 8711 - Workum, Friesland Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 31.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8711 - Workum, Friesland | +92.9% | +40.8% | +31.6% |
| Workum | +35.6% | +29.7% | +30.4% |
| Friesland | +21.8% | +12.4% | +6.7% |
| Netherlands | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 8711 - Workum, Friesland Median Age
Median Age: 42.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8711 - Workum, Friesland | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs |
| Workum | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs |
| Friesland | 42 yrs | 42.9 yrs | 41 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 8711 Population Density
Population Density: 133 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8711 | 6,071 | 45.7 km² | 133 / km² |
| Workum | 6,100 | 21.3 km² | 287 / km² |
| Friesland | 669,644 | 5,751.4 km² | 116 / 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 8711 - Workum, Friesland Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 8711 - Workum, Friesland
Business Concentration in Postal Code 8711 - Workum, Friesland
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 8711 - Workum, Friesland
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Accountants | 15 |
| Boats | 18 |
| Construction of buildings | 51 |
| Corporate management | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| General contractors | 16 |
| Museums | 16 |
| Other accommodation | 20 |
| Other construction | 40 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Shopping | 40 |
| Sports and recreation | 19 |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 8711 - Workum, Friesland
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 8711 - Workum, Friesland Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $19,607 | $28,495 | $30,838 | $31,463 | $35,485 | $32,850 | $37,442 | $41,832 |
| Total GDP | $59.7M | $101.1M | $124.2M | $125.5M | $141.1M | $130.4M | $147.9M | $164.9M |
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 8711 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8711 | 21,424 tn | 3.53 tn | 468.9 tons/km² |
| Workum | 46,074 tn | 7.55 tn | 2,164.6 tons/km² |
| Friesland | 4,631,427 tn | 6.92 tn | 805.3 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 8711 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,424 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 468.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/19 | 8:48 PM | 3.2 | 89.2 km | 10,000 m | 8km NNE of Winsum, Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/13 | 3:19 PM | 3.4 | 92.3 km | 10,000 m | 11km NNE of Winsum, Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/12 | 1:30 PM | 3.4 | 96.3 km | 3,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/08 | 10:54 PM | 3.3 | 89.3 km | 3,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/06 | 10:03 PM | 3.8 | 84.6 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/03 | 4:22 PM | 3.1 | 73.5 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/01 | 9:30 PM | 3.4 | 87.3 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/01 | 11:58 PM | 3.8 | 74.6 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/95 | 12:24 PM | 4 | 79.3 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/94 | 6:12 PM | 3.4 | 81.6 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Postal Code Extensions (163)
Primary City
Workum (West Frisian: Warkum) is a city in the municipality Súdwest-Fryslân in Friesland. It received city rights in 1374. It currently has around 4000 inhabitants.
Workum Wikipedia Page
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