Stadskanaal Population 2026

Stadskanaal has a population of 20,000, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Groningen. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Stadskanaal (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,000

Rank in Netherlands

#181

Coordinates

52.99°N, 6.95°E

~5 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

155 km

96 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Groningen

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Groningen	244,807	#5
Delfzijl	28,649	#117
Veendam	28,155	#118
Hoogezand	21,480	#169
Leek	19,651	#186
Winschoten	18,506	#199

Cities near Stadskanaal

Veendam28,155 people · ~14 km away
Winschoten18,506 people · ~18 km away
Hoogezand21,480 people · ~23 km away
Emmen57,010 people · ~24 km away
Assen68,836 people · ~26 km away
Groningen244,807 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Stadskanaal?

Stadskanaal has a population of 20,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Stadskanaal in?

Stadskanaal is located in Groningen, Netherlands.

Is Stadskanaal the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 155 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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