Jambes Population 2026

Jambes has a population of 19,658, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 0.2% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,658

Rank in Belgium

#156

Coordinates

50.46°N, 4.87°E

~84 m elevation · Europe/Brussels

Distance to capital (Brussels)

57 km

35 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 Jambes

Namur110,939 people · ~1 km away
Andenne24,055 people · ~16 km away
Gembloux21,676 people · ~17 km away
Louvain-la-Neuve29,521 people · ~30 km away
Charleroi200,132 people · ~31 km away
Wavre34,305 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jambes?

Jambes has a population of 19,658 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Belgium.

What region is Jambes in?

Jambes is located in Wallonia, Belgium.

Is Jambes the capital of Belgium?

No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 57 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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