Schagen Population 2026
Schagen has a population of 19,890, making it the #184 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,890
Rank in Netherlands
#184
Coordinates
52.79°N, 4.80°E
~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
46 km
29 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Holland
Cities near Schagen
- Julianadorp15,135 people · ~12 km away
- Heerhugowaard47,580 people · ~13 km away
- Bergen29,715 people · ~15 km away
- Alkmaar94,853 people · ~18 km away
- Den Helder59,569 people · ~19 km away
- Medemblik41,500 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Schagen?
Schagen has a population of 19,890 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #184 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Schagen in?
Schagen is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Schagen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 46 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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