Benthuizen Population 2026
Benthuizen has a population of 18,959, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in South Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,959
Rank in Netherlands
#195
Coordinates
52.08°N, 4.54°E
~-2 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
40 km
25 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 Benthuizen
- Zoetermeer115,845 people · ~4 km away
- Boskoop15,222 people · ~8 km away
- Waddinxveen25,338 people · ~8 km away
- Voorschoten22,468 people · ~9 km away
- Leiderdorp25,966 people · ~9 km away
- Alphen aan den Rijn70,251 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Benthuizen?
Benthuizen has a population of 18,959 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Benthuizen in?
Benthuizen is located in South Holland, Netherlands.
Is Benthuizen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 40 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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