Harderwijk Population 2026

Harderwijk has a population of 40,516, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,516

Rank in Netherlands

#79

Coordinates

52.34°N, 5.62°E

~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

50 km

31 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gelderland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Nijmegen	177,359	#9
Arnhem	162,424	#12
Apeldoorn	136,670	#17
Ede	67,670	#48
Doetinchem	49,906	#58
Tiel	40,702	#78
Nijkerk	38,335	#85
Zutphen	36,188	#89

Cities near Harderwijk

Zeewolde19,022 people · ~6 km away
Putten23,168 people · ~9 km away
Nunspeet19,496 people · ~12 km away
Nijkerk38,335 people · ~16 km away
Elburg21,844 people · ~19 km away
Lelystad79,811 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Harderwijk?

Harderwijk has a population of 40,516 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Harderwijk in?

Harderwijk is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.

Is Harderwijk the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 50 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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