Hellevoetsluis Population 2026
Hellevoetsluis has a population of 21,927, making it the #167 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,927
Rank in Netherlands
#167
Coordinates
51.83°N, 4.13°E
Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
79 km
49 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Holland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 868,135 | #1 |
| The Hague | 474,292 | #3 |
| Leiden | 119,713 | #22 |
| Dordrecht | 119,260 | #23 |
| Zoetermeer | 115,845 | #24 |
| Delft | 95,060 | #27 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
Cities near Hellevoetsluis
- Middelharnis17,554 people · ~9 km away
- Maassluis32,780 people · ~13 km away
- Spijkenisse74,988 people · ~14 km away
- Hoogvliet34,950 people · ~16 km away
- Vlaardingen73,798 people · ~17 km away
- Naaldwijk17,753 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hellevoetsluis?
Hellevoetsluis has a population of 21,927 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #167 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Hellevoetsluis in?
Hellevoetsluis is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Hellevoetsluis the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 79 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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