Terneuzen Population 2026

Terneuzen has a population of 27,930, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Zeeland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

AmsterdamTerneuzen
Location of Terneuzen (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
27,930
Rank in Netherlands
#120
Coordinates
51.34°N, 3.83°E
~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
137 km
85 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zeeland

CityPopulationRank in Netherlands
Middelburg46,485#66
Vlissingen45,273#70
Goes36,931#88
Borssele22,285#163

Cities near Terneuzen

FAQ

What is the population of Terneuzen?
Terneuzen has a population of 27,930 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Terneuzen in?
Terneuzen is located in Zeeland, Netherlands.
Is Terneuzen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 137 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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