Maarssen Population 2026
Maarssen has a population of 39,675, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,675
Rank in Netherlands
#80
Coordinates
52.14°N, 5.04°E
~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
28 km
17 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 |
| IJsselstein | 33,886 | #96 |
Cities near Maarssen
FAQ
What is the population of Maarssen?
Maarssen has a population of 39,675 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Maarssen in?
Maarssen is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Maarssen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 28 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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