Raalte Population 2026

Raalte has a population of 20,015, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,015

Rank in Netherlands

#179

Coordinates

52.39°N, 6.28°E

~9 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

94 km

58 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
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105

Cities near Raalte

Nijverdal25,000 people · ~13 km away
Dalfsen26,575 people · ~14 km away
Deventer97,331 people · ~16 km away
Zwolle129,840 people · ~19 km away
Rijssen27,740 people · ~19 km away
Epe33,385 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Raalte?

Raalte has a population of 20,015 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Raalte in?

Raalte is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Raalte the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 94 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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