Sint-Truiden Population 2026

Sint-Truiden has a population of 37,859, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Flanders. Roughly 0.3% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sint-Truiden (capital Brussels shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

37,859

Rank in Belgium

#46

Coordinates

50.82°N, 5.19°E

~54 m elevation · Europe/Brussels

Distance to capital (Brussels)

59 km

37 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Flanders

City	Population	Rank in Belgium
Antwerp	529,247	#2
Gent	265,086	#3
Brugge	118,509	#8
Leuven	101,032	#10
Deurne	78,747	#15
Hasselt	77,651	#16
Aalst	77,534	#17
Mechelen	77,530	#18

Cities near Sint-Truiden

Hasselt77,651 people · ~17 km away
Beringen40,930 people · ~26 km away
Genk63,666 people · ~28 km away
Ans27,297 people · ~29 km away
Liège195,278 people · ~34 km away
Seraing60,737 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sint-Truiden?

Sint-Truiden has a population of 37,859 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Belgium.

What region is Sint-Truiden in?

Sint-Truiden is located in Flanders, Belgium.

Is Sint-Truiden the capital of Belgium?

No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 59 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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