Heemskerk Population 2026

Heemskerk has a population of 39,191, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

AmsterdamHeemskerk
Location of Heemskerk (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
39,191
Rank in Netherlands
#81
Coordinates
52.51°N, 4.67°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
21 km
13 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

CityPopulationRank in Netherlands
Amsterdam741,636#2
Haarlem162,543#11
Zaanstad140,085#15
Hoofddorp132,734#18
Alkmaar94,853#28
Hilversum83,640#30
Purmerend80,117#32
Amstelveen79,639#34

Cities near Heemskerk

FAQ

What is the population of Heemskerk?
Heemskerk has a population of 39,191 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Heemskerk in?
Heemskerk is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Heemskerk the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 21 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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