Brunssum Population 2026
Brunssum has a population of 29,254, making it the #113 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,254
Rank in Netherlands
#113
Coordinates
50.95°N, 5.97°E
~79 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
175 km
109 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limburg
Cities near Brunssum
- Hoensbroek25,000 people · ~4 km away
- Heerlen93,084 people · ~7 km away
- Sittard48,400 people · ~9 km away
- Geleen32,790 people · ~10 km away
- Kerkrade49,777 people · ~11 km away
- Maastricht122,378 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brunssum?
Brunssum has a population of 29,254 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #113 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Brunssum in?
Brunssum is located in Limburg, Netherlands.
Is Brunssum the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 175 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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