Borssele Population 2026
Borssele has a population of 22,285, making it the #163 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Zeeland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,285
Rank in Netherlands
#163
Coordinates
51.42°N, 3.73°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
132 km
82 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zeeland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Middelburg | 46,485 | #66 |
| Vlissingen | 45,273 | #70 |
| Goes | 36,931 | #88 |
| Terneuzen | 27,930 | #120 |
Cities near Borssele
- Vlissingen45,273 people · ~11 km away
- Terneuzen27,930 people · ~12 km away
- Middelburg46,485 people · ~12 km away
- Goes36,931 people · ~14 km away
- Bergen op Zoom66,256 people · ~39 km away
- Steenbergen23,582 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Borssele?
Borssele has a population of 22,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #163 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Borssele in?
Borssele is located in Zeeland, Netherlands.
Is Borssele the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 132 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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