Capelle aan den IJssel Population 2026
Capelle aan den IJssel has a population of 65,255, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,255
Rank in Netherlands
#50
Coordinates
51.93°N, 4.58°E
~-2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
54 km
34 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 Capelle aan den IJssel
- Krimpen aan den IJssel29,017 people · ~2 km away
- Ridderkerk45,189 people · ~7 km away
- Rotterdam868,135 people · ~7 km away
- Barendrecht38,672 people · ~9 km away
- Bergschenhoek16,579 people · ~9 km away
- Alblasserdam18,348 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Capelle aan den IJssel?
Capelle aan den IJssel has a population of 65,255 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Capelle aan den IJssel in?
Capelle aan den IJssel is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Capelle aan den IJssel the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 54 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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