Hengelo Population 2026
Hengelo has a population of 82,311, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,311
Rank in Netherlands
#31
Coordinates
52.27°N, 6.79°E
~18 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
130 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Overijssel
Cities near Hengelo
- Borne23,877 people · ~5 km away
- Enschede153,655 people · ~9 km away
- Oldenzaal31,410 people · ~11 km away
- Haaksbergen24,137 people · ~13 km away
- Glanerbrug17,260 people · ~13 km away
- Almelo72,725 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hengelo?
Hengelo has a population of 82,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Hengelo in?
Hengelo is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.
Is Hengelo the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 130 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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