Elburg Population 2026

Elburg has a population of 21,844, making it the #168 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

AmsterdamElburg
Location of Elburg (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
21,844
Rank in Netherlands
#168
Coordinates
52.45°N, 5.84°E
Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
65 km
40 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gelderland

CityPopulationRank in Netherlands
Nijmegen177,359#9
Arnhem162,424#12
Apeldoorn136,670#17
Ede67,670#48
Doetinchem49,906#58
Tiel40,702#78
Harderwijk40,516#79
Nijkerk38,335#85

Cities near Elburg

  • Nunspeet19,496 people · ~9 km away
  • Dronten28,073 people · ~12 km away
  • Kampen48,980 people · ~13 km away
  • Epe33,385 people · ~15 km away
  • Zwolle129,840 people · ~18 km away
  • Harderwijk40,516 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Elburg?
Elburg has a population of 21,844 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #168 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Elburg in?
Elburg is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Elburg the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 65 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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