Rhenen Population 2026
Rhenen has a population of 18,061, making it the #205 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,061
Rank in Netherlands
#205
Coordinates
51.96°N, 5.57°E
~31 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utrecht
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 376,435 | #4 |
| Amersfoort | 139,914 | #16 |
| Nieuwegein | 61,489 | #51 |
| Veenendaal | 61,271 | #52 |
| Zeist | 60,949 | #53 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
Cities near Rhenen
- Wageningen35,433 people · ~7 km away
- Veenendaal61,271 people · ~8 km away
- Bennekom15,160 people · ~9 km away
- Ede67,670 people · ~10 km away
- Tiel40,702 people · ~12 km away
- Wijk bij Duurstede17,465 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rhenen?
Rhenen has a population of 18,061 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #205 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Rhenen in?
Rhenen is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Rhenen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 65 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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