Heerlen Population 2026
Heerlen has a population of 93,084, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.5% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 9.3× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,084
Rank in Netherlands
#29
Coordinates
50.88°N, 5.98°E
~114 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
182 km
113 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limburg
Cities near Heerlen
- Hoensbroek25,000 people · ~6 km away
- Kerkrade49,777 people · ~6 km away
- Brunssum29,254 people · ~7 km away
- Geleen32,790 people · ~15 km away
- Sittard48,400 people · ~15 km away
- Maastricht122,378 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Heerlen?
Heerlen has a population of 93,084 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Heerlen in?
Heerlen is located in Limburg, Netherlands.
Is Heerlen the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 182 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.
← All biggest cities in Netherlands · Netherlands population by year