De Meern Population 2026
De Meern has a population of 22,116, making it the #165 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,116
Rank in Netherlands
#165
Coordinates
52.08°N, 5.04°E
~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
34 km
21 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utrecht
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 376,435 | #4 |
| Amersfoort | 139,914 | #16 |
| Nieuwegein | 61,489 | #51 |
| Veenendaal | 61,271 | #52 |
| Zeist | 60,949 | #53 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
Cities near De Meern
- Utrecht376,435 people · ~6 km away
- Maarssen39,675 people · ~6 km away
- Nieuwegein61,489 people · ~7 km away
- IJsselstein33,886 people · ~7 km away
- Woerden48,431 people · ~10 km away
- Vianen19,931 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of De Meern?
De Meern has a population of 22,116 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #165 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is De Meern in?
De Meern is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is De Meern the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 34 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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