Urk Population 2026

Urk has a population of 22,173, making it the #164 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Flevoland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,173

Rank in Netherlands

#164

Coordinates

52.66°N, 5.60°E

~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

58 km

36 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Flevoland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Almere Stad	176,432	#10
Lelystad	79,811	#33
Emmeloord	46,409	#67
Dronten	28,073	#119
Zeewolde	19,022	#193

Cities near Urk

Emmeloord46,409 people · ~11 km away
Dronten28,073 people · ~17 km away
Lelystad79,811 people · ~19 km away
Enkhuizen17,365 people · ~21 km away
Kampen48,980 people · ~24 km away
Elburg21,844 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Urk?

Urk has a population of 22,173 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #164 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Urk in?

Urk is located in Flevoland, Netherlands.

Is Urk the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 58 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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