Enkhuizen Population 2026

Enkhuizen has a population of 17,365, making it the #212 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Enkhuizen (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,365

Rank in Netherlands

#212

Coordinates

52.70°N, 5.29°E

~2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

46 km

29 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Amsterdam	741,636	#2
Haarlem	162,543	#11
Zaanstad	140,085	#15
Hoofddorp	132,734	#18
Alkmaar	94,853	#28
Hilversum	83,640	#30
Purmerend	80,117	#32
Amstelveen	79,639	#34

Cities near Enkhuizen

Medemblik41,500 people · ~15 km away
Hoorn68,852 people · ~17 km away
Urk22,173 people · ~21 km away
Lelystad79,811 people · ~25 km away
Volendam22,000 people · ~28 km away
Heerhugowaard47,580 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Enkhuizen?

Enkhuizen has a population of 17,365 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #212 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Enkhuizen in?

Enkhuizen is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Enkhuizen the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 46 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.

← All biggest cities in Netherlands · Netherlands population by year