Zandvoort Population 2026

Zandvoort has a population of 16,868, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,868

Rank in Netherlands

#217

Coordinates

52.37°N, 4.53°E

~6 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

24 km

15 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Amsterdam	741,636	#2
Haarlem	162,543	#11
Zaanstad	140,085	#15
Hoofddorp	132,734	#18
Alkmaar	94,853	#28
Hilversum	83,640	#30
Purmerend	80,117	#32
Amstelveen	79,639	#34

Cities near Zandvoort

Heemstede25,562 people · ~7 km away
Haarlem162,543 people · ~7 km away
Hillegom18,419 people · ~10 km away
Velserbroek15,420 people · ~11 km away
IJmuiden31,925 people · ~11 km away
Lisse22,321 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zandvoort?

Zandvoort has a population of 16,868 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Zandvoort in?

Zandvoort is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Zandvoort the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 24 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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