Zwijndrecht Population 2026
Zwijndrecht has a population of 45,696, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,696
Rank in Netherlands
#68
Coordinates
51.82°N, 4.63°E
Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
64 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Holland
| City | Population | Rank in Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 868,135 | #1 |
| The Hague | 474,292 | #3 |
| Leiden | 119,713 | #22 |
| Dordrecht | 119,260 | #23 |
| Zoetermeer | 115,845 | #24 |
| Delft | 95,060 | #27 |
| Schiedam | 75,438 | #37 |
| Spijkenisse | 74,988 | #38 |
Cities near Zwijndrecht
- Dordrecht119,260 people · ~3 km away
- Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht21,027 people · ~3 km away
- Papendrecht31,621 people · ~4 km away
- Alblasserdam18,348 people · ~6 km away
- Ridderkerk45,189 people · ~6 km away
- Barendrecht38,672 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zwijndrecht?
Zwijndrecht has a population of 45,696 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Zwijndrecht in?
Zwijndrecht is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Zwijndrecht the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 64 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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