Weesp Population 2026

Weesp has a population of 17,802, making it the #207 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Weesp (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,802

Rank in Netherlands

#207

Coordinates

52.31°N, 5.04°E

~5 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

13 km

8 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Amsterdam	741,636	#2
Haarlem	162,543	#11
Zaanstad	140,085	#15
Hoofddorp	132,734	#18
Alkmaar	94,853	#28
Hilversum	83,640	#30
Purmerend	80,117	#32
Amstelveen	79,639	#34

Cities near Weesp

Diemen24,361 people · ~6 km away
Naarden17,115 people · ~8 km away
Bussum31,334 people · ~9 km away
Amstelveen79,639 people · ~12 km away
Amsterdam741,636 people · ~13 km away
Hilversum83,640 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Weesp?

Weesp has a population of 17,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #207 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Weesp in?

Weesp is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Weesp the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 13 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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