Geleen Population 2026
Geleen has a population of 32,790, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,790
Rank in Netherlands
#99
Coordinates
50.97°N, 5.83°E
~66 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
169 km
105 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limburg
Cities near Geleen
- Sittard48,400 people · ~4 km away
- Hoensbroek25,000 people · ~9 km away
- Brunssum29,254 people · ~10 km away
- Heerlen93,084 people · ~15 km away
- Maastricht122,378 people · ~17 km away
- Kerkrade49,777 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Geleen?
Geleen has a population of 32,790 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Geleen in?
Geleen is located in Limburg, Netherlands.
Is Geleen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 169 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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