Oldenzaal Population 2026

Oldenzaal has a population of 31,410, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,410

Rank in Netherlands

#105

Coordinates

52.31°N, 6.93°E

~48 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

139 km

86 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Overijssel

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Enschede	153,655	#14
Zwolle	129,840	#19
Deventer	97,331	#26
Hengelo	82,311	#31
Almelo	72,725	#41
Hardenberg	57,909	#55
Kampen	48,980	#60
Rijssen	27,740	#122

Cities near Oldenzaal

Losser22,431 people · ~8 km away
Hengelo82,311 people · ~11 km away
Enschede153,655 people · ~11 km away
Glanerbrug17,260 people · ~11 km away
Borne23,877 people · ~12 km away
Tubbergen20,334 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oldenzaal?

Oldenzaal has a population of 31,410 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Oldenzaal in?

Oldenzaal is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Oldenzaal the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 139 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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