Kerkrade Population 2026
Kerkrade has a population of 49,777, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,777
Rank in Netherlands
#59
Coordinates
50.87°N, 6.06°E
~157 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam
Distance to capital (Amsterdam)
186 km
116 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Limburg
Cities near Kerkrade
- Heerlen93,084 people · ~6 km away
- Brunssum29,254 people · ~11 km away
- Hoensbroek25,000 people · ~12 km away
- Sittard48,400 people · ~20 km away
- Geleen32,790 people · ~20 km away
- Maastricht122,378 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kerkrade?
Kerkrade has a population of 49,777 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Netherlands.
What region is Kerkrade in?
Kerkrade is located in Limburg, Netherlands.
Is Kerkrade the capital of Netherlands?
No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 186 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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