Waalwijk Population 2026
Waalwijk has a population of 45,610, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Brabant. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,610
Rank in Netherlands
#69
Coordinates
51.68°N, 5.07°E
~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
78 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Brabant
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven | 235,691 | #6 |
| Tilburg | 221,947 | #7 |
| Breda | 184,126 | #8 |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 160,783 | #13 |
| Roosendaal | 77,725 | #35 |
| Oss | 76,430 | #36 |
| Helmond | 74,740 | #39 |
| Bergen op Zoom | 66,256 | #49 |
Cities near Waalwijk
- Loon op Zand23,000 people · ~6 km away
- Dongen25,464 people · ~11 km away
- Oisterwijk25,980 people · ~14 km away
- Tilburg221,947 people · ~14 km away
- Rijen16,230 people · ~15 km away
- Geertruidenberg20,941 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Waalwijk?
Waalwijk has a population of 45,610 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Waalwijk in?
Waalwijk is located in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Is Waalwijk the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 78 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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