Waddinxveen Population 2026
Waddinxveen has a population of 25,338, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,338
Rank in Netherlands
#138
Coordinates
52.05°N, 4.65°E
~-1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
40 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Holland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 868,135 | #1 |
| The Hague | 474,292 | #3 |
| Leiden | 119,713 | #22 |
| Dordrecht | 119,260 | #23 |
| Zoetermeer | 115,845 | #24 |
| Delft | 95,060 | #27 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
Cities near Waddinxveen
- Boskoop15,222 people · ~3 km away
- Gouda71,952 people · ~5 km away
- Bodegraven19,395 people · ~8 km away
- Benthuizen18,959 people · ~8 km away
- Alphen aan den Rijn70,251 people · ~9 km away
- Zoetermeer115,845 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Waddinxveen?
Waddinxveen has a population of 25,338 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Waddinxveen in?
Waddinxveen is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Waddinxveen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 40 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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