Gennep Population 2026

Gennep has a population of 16,642, making it the #218 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gennep (capital Amsterdam shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,642

Rank in Netherlands

#218

Coordinates

51.70°N, 5.97°E

~14 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

106 km

66 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Limburg

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Maastricht	122,378	#21
Venlo	101,988	#25
Heerlen	93,084	#29
Kerkrade	49,777	#59
Weert	48,662	#61
Sittard	48,400	#63
Roermond	44,975	#74
Venray	39,047	#82

Cities near Gennep

Groesbeek18,741 people · ~9 km away
Nijmegen177,359 people · ~18 km away
Venray39,047 people · ~19 km away
Wijchen32,693 people · ~21 km away
Beuningen25,557 people · ~23 km away
Uden34,601 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gennep?

Gennep has a population of 16,642 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #218 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Gennep in?

Gennep is located in Limburg, Netherlands.

Is Gennep the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 106 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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