Zaanstad Population 2026
Zaanstad has a population of 140,085, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.8% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 6.2× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
140,085
Rank in Netherlands
#15
Coordinates
52.45°N, 4.81°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
10 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Holland
Cities near Zaanstad
- Zaandam71,708 people · ~2 km away
- Assendelft24,230 people · ~5 km away
- Amsterdam741,636 people · ~10 km away
- Velserbroek15,420 people · ~11 km away
- Velsen-Zuid67,758 people · ~11 km away
- Beverwijk37,585 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zaanstad?
Zaanstad has a population of 140,085 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Zaanstad in?
Zaanstad is located in North Holland, Netherlands.
Is Zaanstad the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 10 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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