Woerden Population 2026
Woerden has a population of 48,431, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Utrecht. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,431
Rank in Netherlands
#62
Coordinates
52.09°N, 4.88°E
~4 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
32 km
20 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 |
| Soest | 45,021 | #73 |
| Maarssen | 39,675 | #80 |
| IJsselstein | 33,886 | #96 |
Cities near Woerden
- Bodegraven19,395 people · ~9 km away
- De Meern22,116 people · ~10 km away
- Maarssen39,675 people · ~12 km away
- IJsselstein33,886 people · ~13 km away
- Mijdrecht15,230 people · ~14 km away
- Gouda71,952 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Woerden?
Woerden has a population of 48,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Woerden in?
Woerden is located in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Is Woerden the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 32 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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