Herstal Population 2026

Herstal has a population of 36,503, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 0.3% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.

Location of Herstal (capital Brussels shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

36,503

Rank in Belgium

#51

Coordinates

50.66°N, 5.62°E

~81 m elevation · Europe/Brussels

Distance to capital (Brussels)

92 km

57 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wallonia

City	Population	Rank in Belgium
Charleroi	200,132	#4
Liège	195,278	#5
Namur	110,939	#9
Mons	95,299	#12
La Louvière	76,668	#19
Tournai	69,554	#21
Seraing	60,737	#25
Verviers	52,824	#29

Cities near Herstal

Liège195,278 people · ~5 km away
Ans27,297 people · ~7 km away
Seraing60,737 people · ~12 km away
Verviers52,824 people · ~19 km away
Maasmechelen36,251 people · ~34 km away
Genk63,666 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Herstal?

Herstal has a population of 36,503 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Belgium.

What region is Herstal in?

Herstal is located in Wallonia, Belgium.

Is Herstal the capital of Belgium?

No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 92 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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