Tiel Population 2026
Tiel has a population of 40,702, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,702
Rank in Netherlands
#78
Coordinates
51.89°N, 5.43°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
66 km
41 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 177,359 | #9 |
| Arnhem | 162,424 | #12 |
| Apeldoorn | 136,670 | #17 |
| Ede | 67,670 | #48 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
| Zutphen | 36,188 | #89 |
Cities near Tiel
- Geldermalsen25,734 people · ~10 km away
- Wijk bij Duurstede17,465 people · ~11 km away
- Rhenen18,061 people · ~12 km away
- Oss76,430 people · ~15 km away
- Zaltbommel26,383 people · ~15 km away
- Culemborg26,826 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tiel?
Tiel has a population of 40,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Tiel in?
Tiel is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Tiel the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 66 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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