Alblasserdam Population 2026
Alblasserdam has a population of 18,348, making it the #201 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,348
Rank in Netherlands
#201
Coordinates
51.87°N, 4.66°E
Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
59 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Holland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 868,135 | #1 |
| The Hague | 474,292 | #3 |
| Leiden | 119,713 | #22 |
| Dordrecht | 119,260 | #23 |
| Zoetermeer | 115,845 | #24 |
| Delft | 95,060 | #27 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
Cities near Alblasserdam
- Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht21,027 people · ~3 km away
- Ridderkerk45,189 people · ~4 km away
- Papendrecht31,621 people · ~4 km away
- Zwijndrecht45,696 people · ~6 km away
- Dordrecht119,260 people · ~6 km away
- Krimpen aan den IJssel29,017 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alblasserdam?
Alblasserdam has a population of 18,348 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #201 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Alblasserdam in?
Alblasserdam is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Alblasserdam the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, 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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