Groningen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Groningen in the northern part of the country. It lies about 180 km (112 miles) northeast of Amsterdam, with Assen to the south and Delfzijl to the northeast.
Location Map of Groningen, Netherlands
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Where is Groningen Located?
Groningen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Groningen in the northern part of the country. It lies about 180 km (112 miles) northeast of Amsterdam, with Assen to the south and Delfzijl to the northeast.
The city covers an area of approximately 198.08 sq km (76.48 sq mi) and has a population of around 235,000 people based on recent estimates.
Groningen is known for its university and historic center, with key attractions including Martinitoren, Grote Markt, Groninger Museum, Noorderplantsoen, University of Groningen, and the canal system.
Groningen, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Groningen |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Region | Northern Netherlands |
| Established | 1245 (city rights) |
| Population | ~235,000 |
| Total Area | 180.21 sq km (69.58 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,300 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 53.2194掳 N, 6.5665掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 9700鈥�9747 |
| Area Code | +31 50 |
| Major Waterways | Reitdiep, canals |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Groningen railway station connects northern Netherlands |
| Famous For | University city, cycling culture, vibrant nightlife |
| Top Attractions | Martinitoren, Groninger Museum, Noorderplantsoen, Grote Markt |
| Official Website |
Distance from Groningen to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Groningen to Amsterdam 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Groningen to Utrecht 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Groningen to Haarlem 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Groningen to The Hague 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Groningen to Rotterdam 鈥� 215 km (134 miles)
- Groningen to Leiden 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Groningen to Delft 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Groningen to Eindhoven 鈥� 250 km (155 miles)
- Groningen to Tilburg 鈥� 240 km (149 miles)
- Groningen to Breda 鈥� 245 km (152 miles)
- Groningen to Zwolle 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Groningen to Arnhem 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Groningen to Nijmegen 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Groningen to Maastricht 鈥� 285 km (177 miles)
- Groningen to Almere 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Groningen to Amersfoort 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Groningen to Apeldoorn 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Groningen to Enschede 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Groningen to Dordrecht 鈥� 225 km (140 miles)
- Groningen to Leeuwarden 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)