Papendrecht Population 2026
Papendrecht has a population of 31,621, making it the #103 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,621
Rank in Netherlands
#103
Coordinates
51.83°N, 4.69°E
~-1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
62 km
39 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 Papendrecht
- Dordrecht119,260 people · ~3 km away
- Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht21,027 people · ~4 km away
- Zwijndrecht45,696 people · ~4 km away
- Alblasserdam18,348 people · ~4 km away
- Sliedrecht23,854 people · ~6 km away
- Ridderkerk45,189 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Papendrecht?
Papendrecht has a population of 31,621 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #103 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Papendrecht in?
Papendrecht is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Papendrecht the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 62 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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