Bergen op Zoom Population 2026
Bergen op Zoom has a population of 66,256, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Brabant. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,256
Rank in Netherlands
#49
Coordinates
51.49°N, 4.29°E
~9 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Brabant
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven | 235,691 | #6 |
| Tilburg | 221,947 | #7 |
| Breda | 184,126 | #8 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 160,783 | #13 |
| Roosendaal | 77,725 | #35 |
| Oss | 76,430 | #36 |
| Helmond | 74,740 | #39 |
| Oosterhout | 53,107 | #57 |
Cities near Bergen op Zoom
- Steenbergen23,582 people · ~10 km away
- Roosendaal77,725 people · ~13 km away
- Goes36,931 people · ~28 km away
- Middelharnis17,554 people · ~30 km away
- Breda184,126 people · ~35 km away
- Terneuzen27,930 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bergen op Zoom?
Bergen op Zoom has a population of 66,256 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Bergen op Zoom in?
Bergen op Zoom is located in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Is Bergen op Zoom the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 106 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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