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.
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
Cities near Heemskerk
- Beverwijk37,585 people · ~3 km away
- Castricum35,256 people · ~4 km away
- Velsen-Zuid67,758 people · ~6 km away
- Assendelft24,230 people · ~7 km away
- IJmuiden31,925 people · ~7 km away
- Velserbroek15,420 people · ~9 km away
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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