Barendrecht Population 2026
Barendrecht has a population of 38,672, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,672
Rank in Netherlands
#84
Coordinates
51.86°N, 4.53°E
~1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
62 km
39 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 Barendrecht
- Ridderkerk45,189 people · ~5 km away
- Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht21,027 people · ~7 km away
- Rhoon18,250 people · ~8 km away
- Zwijndrecht45,696 people · ~8 km away
- Krimpen aan den IJssel29,017 people · ~8 km away
- Rotterdam868,135 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barendrecht?
Barendrecht has a population of 38,672 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Barendrecht in?
Barendrecht is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Barendrecht the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 62 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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