Katwijk aan Zee Population 2026
Katwijk aan Zee has a population of 20,010, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,010
Rank in Netherlands
#180
Coordinates
52.20°N, 4.40°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
38 km
24 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 Katwijk aan Zee
- Noordwijk-Binnen24,363 people · ~5 km away
- Oegstgeest21,149 people · ~5 km away
- Wassenaar25,353 people · ~6 km away
- Leiden119,713 people · ~8 km away
- Sassenheim15,510 people · ~9 km away
- Voorschoten22,468 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Katwijk aan Zee?
Katwijk aan Zee has a population of 20,010 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Katwijk aan Zee in?
Katwijk aan Zee is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Katwijk aan Zee the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 38 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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