Wijchen Population 2026
Wijchen has a population of 32,693, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,693
Rank in Netherlands
#101
Coordinates
51.81°N, 5.72°E
~10 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
85 km
53 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gelderland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Nijmegen | 177,359 | #9 |
| Arnhem | 162,424 | #12 |
| Apeldoorn | 136,670 | #17 |
| Ede | 67,670 | #48 |
| Doetinchem | 49,906 | #58 |
| Tiel | 40,702 | #78 |
| Harderwijk | 40,516 | #79 |
| Nijkerk | 38,335 | #85 |
Cities near Wijchen
FAQ
What is the population of Wijchen?
Wijchen has a population of 32,693 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Wijchen in?
Wijchen is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Wijchen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 85 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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