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.
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
| 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 Winterswijk
- Lichtenvoorde19,590 people · ~11 km away
- Aalten19,141 people · ~11 km away
- Eibergen16,493 people · ~15 km away
- Haaksbergen24,137 people · ~21 km away
- Wisch19,496 people · ~21 km away
- Doetinchem49,906 people · ~30 km away
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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