Winterswijk Population 2026

Winterswijk has a population of 29,623, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

AmsterdamWinterswijk
Location of Winterswijk (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
29,623
Rank in Netherlands
#111
Coordinates
51.97°N, 6.72°E
~38 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
133 km
83 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gelderland

CityPopulationRank in Netherlands
Nijmegen177,359#9
Arnhem162,424#12
Apeldoorn136,670#17
Ede67,670#48
Doetinchem49,906#58
Tiel40,702#78
Harderwijk40,516#79
Nijkerk38,335#85

Cities near Winterswijk

FAQ

What is the population of Winterswijk?
Winterswijk has a population of 29,623 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Winterswijk in?
Winterswijk is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Winterswijk the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 133 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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