Roermond Population 2026

Roermond has a population of 44,975, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,975

Rank in Netherlands

#74

Coordinates

51.19°N, 5.99°E

~31 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

151 km

94 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
Venray	39,047	#82
Geleen	32,790	#99

Cities near Roermond

Tegelen20,190 people · ~20 km away
Weert48,662 people · ~21 km away
Blerick15,820 people · ~23 km away
Venlo101,988 people · ~23 km away
Sittard48,400 people · ~23 km away
Geleen32,790 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Roermond?

Roermond has a population of 44,975 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Roermond in?

Roermond is located in Limburg, Netherlands.

Is Roermond the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 151 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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