Eersel Population 2026
Eersel has a population of 18,185, making it the #203 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Brabant. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,185
Rank in Netherlands
#203
Coordinates
51.36°N, 5.32°E
~30 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
117 km
73 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 Eersel
- Bergeijk18,181 people · ~5 km away
- Valkenswaard31,071 people · ~10 km away
- Eindhoven235,691 people · ~14 km away
- Best29,074 people · ~17 km away
- Geldrop27,900 people · ~18 km away
- Cranendonck19,966 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Eersel?
Eersel has a population of 18,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #203 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Eersel in?
Eersel is located in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Is Eersel the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 117 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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