Dronten is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Flevoland in the central part of the country. It lies about 30 km (19 miles) northeast of Lelystad, with Zwolle to the northeast and Harderwijk to the south.
Location Map of Dronten, Netherlands
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Where is Dronten Located?
Dronten is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Flevoland in the central part of the country. It lies about 30 km (19 miles) northeast of Lelystad, with Zwolle to the northeast and Harderwijk to the south.
The municipality covers an area of approximately 423.90 sq km (163.67 sq mi) and has a population of around 45,000 people based on recent estimates.
Dronten is known for its agricultural surroundings and open landscapes, with key attractions including Walibi Holland, Roggebotzand nature area, Ketelmeer, Drontermeer, and the nearby Veluwemeer.
Dronten, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Dronten |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Flevoland |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | 1972 (planned town) |
| Population | ~44,000 |
| Total Area | 423.89 sq km (163.66 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~105 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.5250掳 N, 5.7181掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 8250鈥�8256 |
| Area Code | +31 321 |
| Major Waterways | Veluwemeer, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Dronten railway station links to Zwolle and Lelystad |
| Famous For | Agriculture, modern planning, open landscapes |
| Top Attractions | Veluwemeer, Lowlands Festival (nearby), Roggebotzand nature area |
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Distance from Dronten to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Dronten to Amsterdam 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Dronten to Utrecht 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Dronten to Haarlem 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Dronten to The Hague 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Dronten to Rotterdam 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Dronten to Leiden 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Dronten to Delft 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Dronten to Eindhoven 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Dronten to Tilburg 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Dronten to Breda 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Dronten to Groningen 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Dronten to Zwolle 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Dronten to Arnhem 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Dronten to Nijmegen 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Dronten to Maastricht 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Dronten to Almere 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Dronten to Amersfoort 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Dronten to Apeldoorn 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Dronten to Enschede 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Dronten to Dordrecht 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)