Wassenaar Population 2026
Wassenaar has a population of 25,353, making it the #135 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)
25,353
Rank in Netherlands
#135
Coordinates
52.15°N, 4.40°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
42 km
26 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 Wassenaar
- Voorschoten22,468 people · ~4 km away
- Oegstgeest21,149 people · ~6 km away
- Leiden119,713 people · ~6 km away
- Katwijk aan Zee20,010 people · ~6 km away
- Voorburg38,000 people · ~8 km away
- Leiderdorp25,966 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wassenaar?
Wassenaar has a population of 25,353 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #135 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Wassenaar in?
Wassenaar is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Wassenaar the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 42 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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