Bennekom Population 2026
Bennekom has a population of 15,160, making it the #230 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,160
Rank in Netherlands
#230
Coordinates
52.00°N, 5.68°E
~19 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
68 km
42 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 177,359 | #9 |
| Arnhem | 162,424 | #12 |
| Apeldoorn | 136,670 | #17 |
| Ede | 67,670 | #48 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
Cities near Bennekom
- Wageningen35,433 people · ~3 km away
- Ede67,670 people · ~4 km away
- Rhenen18,061 people · ~9 km away
- Veenendaal61,271 people · ~9 km away
- Elst20,488 people · ~14 km away
- Arnhem162,424 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bennekom?
Bennekom has a population of 15,160 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #230 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Bennekom in?
Bennekom is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Bennekom the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 68 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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