Veenendaal Population 2026
Veenendaal has a population of 61,271, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,271
Rank in Netherlands
#52
Coordinates
52.03°N, 5.56°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
60 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utrecht
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 376,435 | #4 |
| Amersfoort | 139,914 | #16 |
| Nieuwegein | 61,489 | #51 |
| Zeist | 60,949 | #53 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
| IJsselstein | 33,886 | #96 |
Cities near Veenendaal
FAQ
What is the population of Veenendaal?
Veenendaal has a population of 61,271 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Veenendaal in?
Veenendaal is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Veenendaal the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 60 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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