Scheveningen Population 2026
Scheveningen has a population of 23,000, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,000
Rank in Netherlands
#156
Coordinates
52.10°N, 4.28°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
51 km
32 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 Scheveningen
FAQ
What is the population of Scheveningen?
Scheveningen has a population of 23,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Scheveningen in?
Scheveningen is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Scheveningen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 51 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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