Hillegom Population 2026
Hillegom has a population of 18,419, making it the #200 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,419
Rank in Netherlands
#200
Coordinates
52.29°N, 4.58°E
Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
23 km
14 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 Hillegom
- Lisse22,321 people · ~4 km away
- Nieuw-Vennep31,415 people · ~4 km away
- Heemstede25,562 people · ~7 km away
- Hoofddorp132,734 people · ~7 km away
- Sassenheim15,510 people · ~8 km away
- Zandvoort16,868 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hillegom?
Hillegom has a population of 18,419 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #200 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Hillegom in?
Hillegom is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Hillegom the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 23 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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