Oegstgeest Population 2026
Oegstgeest has a population of 21,149, making it the #171 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,149
Rank in Netherlands
#171
Coordinates
52.18°N, 4.47°E
~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
36 km
22 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 Oegstgeest
- Leiden119,713 people · ~3 km away
- Leiderdorp25,966 people · ~5 km away
- Katwijk aan Zee20,010 people · ~5 km away
- Wassenaar25,353 people · ~6 km away
- Voorschoten22,468 people · ~6 km away
- Sassenheim15,510 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oegstgeest?
Oegstgeest has a population of 21,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #171 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Oegstgeest in?
Oegstgeest is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Oegstgeest the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 36 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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