Sassenheim Population 2026
Sassenheim has a population of 15,510, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,510
Rank in Netherlands
#226
Coordinates
52.23°N, 4.52°E
~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
30 km
19 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 Sassenheim
- Lisse22,321 people · ~5 km away
- Noordwijk-Binnen24,363 people · ~5 km away
- Oegstgeest21,149 people · ~6 km away
- Leiderdorp25,966 people · ~7 km away
- Leiden119,713 people · ~8 km away
- Hillegom18,419 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sassenheim?
Sassenheim has a population of 15,510 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Sassenheim in?
Sassenheim is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Sassenheim the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 30 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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