Oosterhout Population 2026
Oosterhout has a population of 53,107, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Brabant. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,107
Rank in Netherlands
#57
Coordinates
51.65°N, 4.86°E
~7 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Brabant
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven | 235,691 | #6 |
| Tilburg | 221,947 | #7 |
| Breda | 184,126 | #8 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 160,783 | #13 |
| Roosendaal | 77,725 | #35 |
| Oss | 76,430 | #36 |
| Helmond | 74,740 | #39 |
| Bergen op Zoom | 66,256 | #49 |
Cities near Oosterhout
- Dongen25,464 people · ~6 km away
- Geertruidenberg20,941 people · ~6 km away
- Rijen16,230 people · ~7 km away
- Breda184,126 people · ~9 km away
- Loon op Zand23,000 people · ~15 km away
- Waalwijk45,610 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oosterhout?
Oosterhout has a population of 53,107 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Oosterhout in?
Oosterhout is located in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Is Oosterhout the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 81 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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