Heemstede Population 2026
Heemstede has a population of 25,562, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,562
Rank in Netherlands
#131
Coordinates
52.35°N, 4.62°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Holland
Cities near Heemstede
- Haarlem162,543 people · ~4 km away
- Zandvoort16,868 people · ~7 km away
- Hoofddorp132,734 people · ~7 km away
- Hillegom18,419 people · ~7 km away
- Nieuw-Vennep31,415 people · ~10 km away
- Velserbroek15,420 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Heemstede?
Heemstede has a population of 25,562 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Heemstede in?
Heemstede is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Heemstede the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 18 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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