Dongen Population 2026
Dongen has a population of 25,464, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Brabant. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,464
Rank in Netherlands
#134
Coordinates
51.63°N, 4.94°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
83 km
52 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Brabant
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven | 235,691 | #6 |
| Tilburg | 221,947 | #7 |
| Breda | 184,126 | #8 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 160,783 | #13 |
| Roosendaal | 77,725 | #35 |
| Oss | 76,430 | #36 |
| Helmond | 74,740 | #39 |
| Bergen op Zoom | 66,256 | #49 |
Cities near Dongen
- Rijen16,230 people · ~4 km away
- Oosterhout53,107 people · ~6 km away
- Loon op Zand23,000 people · ~9 km away
- Geertruidenberg20,941 people · ~10 km away
- Waalwijk45,610 people · ~11 km away
- Breda184,126 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dongen?
Dongen has a population of 25,464 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Dongen in?
Dongen is located in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Is Dongen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 83 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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