Velp Population 2026
Velp has a population of 17,669, making it the #209 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,669
Rank in Netherlands
#209
Coordinates
51.99°N, 5.97°E
~20 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
85 km
53 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 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
Cities near Velp
FAQ
What is the population of Velp?
Velp has a population of 17,669 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #209 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Velp in?
Velp is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Velp the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 85 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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