Heerhugowaard Population 2026

Heerhugowaard has a population of 47,580, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,580

Rank in Netherlands

#64

Coordinates

52.67°N, 4.85°E

~-1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

33 km

20 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Amsterdam	741,636	#2
Haarlem	162,543	#11
Zaanstad	140,085	#15
Hoofddorp	132,734	#18
Alkmaar	94,853	#28
Hilversum	83,640	#30
Purmerend	80,117	#32
Amstelveen	79,639	#34

Cities near Heerhugowaard

Alkmaar94,853 people · ~8 km away
Bergen29,715 people · ~10 km away
Heiloo24,144 people · ~13 km away
Schagen19,890 people · ~13 km away
Hoorn68,852 people · ~15 km away
Castricum35,256 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Heerhugowaard?

Heerhugowaard has a population of 47,580 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Heerhugowaard in?

Heerhugowaard is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Heerhugowaard the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 33 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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