Winschoten Population 2026

Winschoten has a population of 18,506, making it the #199 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Groningen. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,506

Rank in Netherlands

#199

Coordinates

53.14°N, 7.03°E

~3 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

168 km

104 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Groningen

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Groningen	244,807	#5
Delfzijl	28,649	#117
Veendam	28,155	#118
Hoogezand	21,480	#169
Stadskanaal	20,000	#181
Leek	19,651	#186

Cities near Winschoten

Veendam28,155 people · ~11 km away
Stadskanaal20,000 people · ~18 km away
Hoogezand21,480 people · ~18 km away
Delfzijl28,649 people · ~22 km away
Groningen244,807 people · ~32 km away
Assen68,836 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Winschoten?

Winschoten has a population of 18,506 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #199 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Winschoten in?

Winschoten is located in Groningen, Netherlands.

Is Winschoten the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 168 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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