Soest Population 2026
Soest has a population of 45,021, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,021
Rank in Netherlands
#73
Coordinates
52.17°N, 5.29°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
35 km
22 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 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
| IJsselstein | 33,886 | #96 |
Cities near Soest
FAQ
What is the population of Soest?
Soest has a population of 45,021 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Soest in?
Soest is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Soest the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 35 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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