Wijk bij Duurstede Population 2026
Wijk bij Duurstede has a population of 17,465, making it the #211 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,465
Rank in Netherlands
#211
Coordinates
51.97°N, 5.34°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
54 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Utrecht
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht | 376,435 | #4 |
| Amersfoort | 139,914 | #16 |
| Nieuwegein | 61,489 | #51 |
| Veenendaal | 61,271 | #52 |
| Zeist | 60,949 | #53 |
| Woerden | 48,431 | #62 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
Cities near Wijk bij Duurstede
- Culemborg26,826 people · ~8 km away
- Driebergen-Rijsenburg18,553 people · ~10 km away
- Geldermalsen25,734 people · ~11 km away
- Tiel40,702 people · ~11 km away
- Zeist60,949 people · ~15 km away
- Rhenen18,061 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wijk bij Duurstede?
Wijk bij Duurstede has a population of 17,465 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #211 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Wijk bij Duurstede in?
Wijk bij Duurstede is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Wijk bij Duurstede the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 54 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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