Heerenveen Population 2026

Heerenveen has a population of 43,094, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Friesland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,094

Rank in Netherlands

#75

Coordinates

52.96°N, 5.92°E

Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

95 km

59 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Friesland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Leeuwarden	124,481	#20
Drachten	45,186	#72
Sneek	32,811	#98
Harlingen	16,119	#222

Cities near Heerenveen

Sneek32,811 people · ~19 km away
Drachten45,186 people · ~21 km away
Steenwijk17,138 people · ~23 km away
Leeuwarden124,481 people · ~28 km away
Emmeloord46,409 people · ~30 km away
Meppel30,697 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Heerenveen?

Heerenveen has a population of 43,094 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Heerenveen in?

Heerenveen is located in Friesland, Netherlands.

Is Heerenveen the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 95 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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