Leerdam Population 2026
Leerdam has a population of 20,758, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,758
Rank in Netherlands
#174
Coordinates
51.89°N, 5.09°E
~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
55 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utrecht
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 376,435 | #4 |
| Amersfoort | 139,914 | #16 |
| Nieuwegein | 61,489 | #51 |
| Veenendaal | 61,271 | #52 |
| Zeist | 60,949 | #53 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
Cities near Leerdam
- Gorinchem34,736 people · ~10 km away
- Vianen19,931 people · ~11 km away
- Culemborg26,826 people · ~12 km away
- Geldermalsen25,734 people · ~14 km away
- Zaltbommel26,383 people · ~14 km away
- IJsselstein33,886 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Leerdam?
Leerdam has a population of 20,758 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Leerdam in?
Leerdam is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Leerdam the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 55 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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