Willemstad Population 2026 capital

Willemstad has a population of 125,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇨🇼 Curaçao. Roughly 67% of Curaçao's population lives here. Willemstad is the capital of Curaçao.

Location of Willemstad. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

125,000

Rank in Curaçao

Coordinates

12.12°N, 68.89°W

~1 m elevation · America/Curacao

Cities near Willemstad

Bandariba20,838 people · ~7 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Willemstad?

Willemstad has a population of 125,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Curaçao.

Is Willemstad the capital of Curaçao?

Yes, Willemstad is the capital of Curaçao.

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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