Hoofddorp Population 2026
Hoofddorp has a population of 132,734, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.7% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
132,734
Rank in Netherlands
#18
Coordinates
52.30°N, 4.69°E
~-2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
16 km
10 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Holland
Cities near Hoofddorp
- Nieuw-Vennep31,415 people · ~6 km away
- Aalsmeer22,991 people · ~7 km away
- Heemstede25,562 people · ~7 km away
- Hillegom18,419 people · ~7 km away
- Badhoevedorp15,080 people · ~8 km away
- Haarlem162,543 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hoofddorp?
Hoofddorp has a population of 132,734 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Hoofddorp in?
Hoofddorp is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Hoofddorp the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 16 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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