Hardenberg Population 2026

Hardenberg has a population of 57,909, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

57,909

Rank in Netherlands

#55

Coordinates

52.58°N, 6.62°E

~11 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

119 km

74 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Overijssel

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Enschede	153,655	#14
Zwolle	129,840	#19
Deventer	97,331	#26
Hengelo	82,311	#31
Almelo	72,725	#41
Kampen	48,980	#60
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105
Rijssen	27,740	#122

Cities near Hardenberg

Hoogeveen38,754 people · ~19 km away
Tubbergen20,334 people · ~22 km away
Wierden25,342 people · ~24 km away
Almelo72,725 people · ~25 km away
Dalfsen26,575 people · ~26 km away
Nijverdal25,000 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hardenberg?

Hardenberg has a population of 57,909 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Hardenberg in?

Hardenberg is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Hardenberg the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 119 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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