Hoorn Population 2026

Hoorn has a population of 68,852, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

68,852

Rank in Netherlands

#45

Coordinates

52.64°N, 5.06°E

~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

32 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 Hoorn

Heerhugowaard47,580 people · ~15 km away
Medemblik41,500 people · ~15 km away
Volendam22,000 people · ~16 km away
Purmerend80,117 people · ~17 km away
Enkhuizen17,365 people · ~17 km away
Alkmaar94,853 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hoorn?

Hoorn has a population of 68,852 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Hoorn in?

Hoorn is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Hoorn the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 32 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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