Hoensbroek Population 2026

Hoensbroek has a population of 25,000, making it the #141 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,000

Rank in Netherlands

#141

Coordinates

50.92°N, 5.93°E

~85 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

176 km

109 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 Hoensbroek

Brunssum29,254 people · ~4 km away
Heerlen93,084 people · ~6 km away
Geleen32,790 people · ~9 km away
Sittard48,400 people · ~9 km away
Kerkrade49,777 people · ~12 km away
Maastricht122,378 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hoensbroek?

Hoensbroek has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #141 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Hoensbroek in?

Hoensbroek is located in Limburg, Netherlands.

Is Hoensbroek the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 176 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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