Dalfsen Population 2026

Dalfsen has a population of 26,575, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dalfsen (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,575

Rank in Netherlands

#125

Coordinates

52.51°N, 6.26°E

~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

94 km

58 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Overijssel

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Enschede	153,655	#14
Zwolle	129,840	#19
Deventer	97,331	#26
Hengelo	82,311	#31
Almelo	72,725	#41
Hardenberg	57,909	#55
Kampen	48,980	#60
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105

Cities near Dalfsen

Zwolle129,840 people · ~11 km away
Raalte20,015 people · ~14 km away
Staphorst15,765 people · ~15 km away
Meppel30,697 people · ~21 km away
Nijverdal25,000 people · ~22 km away
Kampen48,980 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dalfsen?

Dalfsen has a population of 26,575 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Dalfsen in?

Dalfsen is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Dalfsen the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 94 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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