Lichtenvoorde Population 2026
Lichtenvoorde has a population of 19,590, making it the #187 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,590
Rank in Netherlands
#187
Coordinates
51.99°N, 6.57°E
~22 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
122 km
76 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 177,359 | #9 |
| Arnhem | 162,424 | #12 |
| Apeldoorn | 136,670 | #17 |
| Ede | 67,670 | #48 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
Cities near Lichtenvoorde
- Aalten19,141 people · ~7 km away
- Winterswijk29,623 people · ~11 km away
- Wisch19,496 people · ~12 km away
- Eibergen16,493 people · ~14 km away
- Doetinchem49,906 people · ~19 km away
- Haaksbergen24,137 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lichtenvoorde?
Lichtenvoorde has a population of 19,590 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #187 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Lichtenvoorde in?
Lichtenvoorde is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Lichtenvoorde the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 122 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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