Dordrecht Population 2026
Dordrecht has a population of 119,260, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.6% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
119,260
Rank in Netherlands
#23
Coordinates
51.81°N, 4.67°E
~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
64 km
40 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 |
| Zoetermeer | 115,845 | #24 |
| Delft | 95,060 | #27 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
| Vlaardingen | 73,798 | #40 |
Cities near Dordrecht
- Papendrecht31,621 people · ~3 km away
- Zwijndrecht45,696 people · ~3 km away
- Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht21,027 people · ~4 km away
- Alblasserdam18,348 people · ~6 km away
- Sliedrecht23,854 people · ~7 km away
- Ridderkerk45,189 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dordrecht?
Dordrecht has a population of 119,260 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Dordrecht in?
Dordrecht is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Dordrecht the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 64 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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