Harlingen Population 2026
Harlingen has a population of 16,119, making it the #222 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Friesland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,119
Rank in Netherlands
#222
Coordinates
53.17°N, 5.42°E
~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Friesland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Leeuwarden | 124,481 | #20 |
| Drachten | 45,186 | #72 |
| Heerenveen | 43,094 | #75 |
| Sneek | 32,811 | #98 |
Cities near Harlingen
- Sneek32,811 people · ~22 km away
- Leeuwarden124,481 people · ~26 km away
- Heerenveen43,094 people · ~41 km away
- Drachten45,186 people · ~46 km away
- Medemblik41,500 people · ~50 km away
- Den Helder59,569 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Harlingen?
Harlingen has a population of 16,119 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #222 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Harlingen in?
Harlingen is located in Friesland, Netherlands.
Is Harlingen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 96 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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