Naarden Population 2026

Naarden has a population of 17,115, making it the #215 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,115

Rank in Netherlands

#215

Coordinates

52.30°N, 5.16°E

~5 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

20 km

12 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 Naarden

Bussum31,334 people · ~3 km away
Huizen41,273 people · ~5 km away
Hilversum83,640 people · ~8 km away
Weesp17,802 people · ~8 km away
Almere Stad176,432 people · ~9 km away
Baarn24,584 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Naarden?

Naarden has a population of 17,115 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #215 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Naarden in?

Naarden is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Naarden the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 20 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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