Culemborg Population 2026
Culemborg has a population of 26,826, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,826
Rank in Netherlands
#124
Coordinates
51.95°N, 5.23°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
52 km
32 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 Culemborg
- Wijk bij Duurstede17,465 people · ~8 km away
- Geldermalsen25,734 people · ~9 km away
- Vianen19,931 people · ~10 km away
- Driebergen-Rijsenburg18,553 people · ~12 km away
- Leerdam20,758 people · ~12 km away
- Nieuwegein61,489 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Culemborg?
Culemborg has a population of 26,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Culemborg in?
Culemborg is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Culemborg the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 52 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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