Velsen-Zuid Population 2026
Velsen-Zuid has a population of 67,758, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,758
Rank in Netherlands
#47
Coordinates
52.46°N, 4.65°E
~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Holland
Cities near Velsen-Zuid
- Beverwijk37,585 people · ~3 km away
- IJmuiden31,925 people · ~3 km away
- Velserbroek15,420 people · ~3 km away
- Heemskerk39,191 people · ~6 km away
- Assendelft24,230 people · ~6 km away
- Haarlem162,543 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Velsen-Zuid?
Velsen-Zuid has a population of 67,758 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Velsen-Zuid in?
Velsen-Zuid is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Velsen-Zuid the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 19 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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