Pekela

municipality in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands

Pekela is a municipality in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. In 2019, 12,214 people lived there.

Pekela
Villa Elsa, Clockstraat, Oude Pekela
Villa Elsa, Clockstraat, Oude Pekela
Flag of Pekela
Official seal of Pekela
Pekela is located in Netherlands
Pekela
Pekela
Coordinates: 53°06′15.5″N 7°00′29.9″E / 53.104306°N 7.008306°E / 53.104306; 7.008306
Country Netherlands
Province Groningen
Government
 • MayorJaap Kuin
Area
 • Total49.04 km2 (18.93 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2001)
 • Total13,359
 • Density272.4/km2 (706/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code
9662–9669
Area code0597, 0599
WebsiteOfficial website

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