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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Middelburg | 46,485 | #66 |
| Vlissingen | 45,273 | #70 |
| Goes | 36,931 | #88 |
| Borssele | 22,285 | #163 |
Cities near Terneuzen
- Borssele22,285 people · ~12 km away
- Goes36,931 people · ~19 km away
- Vlissingen45,273 people · ~21 km away
- Middelburg46,485 people · ~24 km away
- Bergen op Zoom66,256 people · ~37 km away
- Steenbergen23,582 people · ~44 km away
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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