Wierden Population 2026

Wierden has a population of 25,342, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,342

Rank in Netherlands

#137

Coordinates

52.36°N, 6.59°E

~13 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

116 km

72 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Overijssel

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Enschede	153,655	#14
Zwolle	129,840	#19
Deventer	97,331	#26
Hengelo	82,311	#31
Almelo	72,725	#41
Hardenberg	57,909	#55
Kampen	48,980	#60
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105

Cities near Wierden

Almelo72,725 people · ~5 km away
Rijssen27,740 people · ~8 km away
Nijverdal25,000 people · ~8 km away
Borne23,877 people · ~12 km away
Tubbergen20,334 people · ~14 km away
Hengelo82,311 people · ~17 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wierden?

Wierden has a population of 25,342 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Wierden in?

Wierden is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Wierden the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 116 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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