Dendermonde Population 2026
Dendermonde has a population of 45,673, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.4% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,673
Rank in Belgium
#35
Coordinates
51.03°N, 4.10°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Flanders
Cities near Dendermonde
- Aalst77,534 people · ~11 km away
- Sint-Niklaas69,010 people · ~15 km away
- Grimbergen37,000 people · ~22 km away
- Dilbeek39,482 people · ~23 km away
- Beveren45,179 people · ~23 km away
- Jette52,490 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dendermonde?
Dendermonde has a population of 45,673 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is Dendermonde in?
Dendermonde is located in Flanders, Belgium.
Is Dendermonde the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 26 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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