Aalten Population 2026
Aalten has a population of 19,141, making it the #192 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Gelderland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,141
Rank in Netherlands
#192
Coordinates
51.92°N, 6.58°E
~27 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
126 km
78 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 Aalten
- Lichtenvoorde19,590 people · ~7 km away
- Winterswijk29,623 people · ~11 km away
- Wisch19,496 people · ~11 km away
- Eibergen16,493 people · ~20 km away
- Doetinchem49,906 people · ~20 km away
- Haaksbergen24,137 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aalten?
Aalten has a population of 19,141 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #192 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Aalten in?
Aalten is located in Gelderland, Netherlands.
Is Aalten the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 126 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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