Alphen aan den Rijn Population 2026
Alphen aan den Rijn has a population of 70,251, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.4% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,251
Rank in Netherlands
#44
Coordinates
52.13°N, 4.66°E
~1 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
32 km
20 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 Alphen aan den Rijn
- Boskoop15,222 people · ~6 km away
- Bodegraven19,395 people · ~8 km away
- Leiderdorp25,966 people · ~9 km away
- Waddinxveen25,338 people · ~9 km away
- Benthuizen18,959 people · ~10 km away
- Leiden119,713 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alphen aan den Rijn?
Alphen aan den Rijn has a population of 70,251 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Alphen aan den Rijn in?
Alphen aan den Rijn is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Alphen aan den Rijn 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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