Sittard Population 2026

Sittard has a population of 48,400, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.3% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,400

Rank in Netherlands

#63

Coordinates

51.00°N, 5.87°E

~48 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

167 km

104 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
Roermond	44,975	#74
Venray	39,047	#82
Geleen	32,790	#99

Cities near Sittard

Geleen32,790 people · ~4 km away
Brunssum29,254 people · ~9 km away
Hoensbroek25,000 people · ~9 km away
Heerlen93,084 people · ~15 km away
Kerkrade49,777 people · ~20 km away
Maastricht122,378 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sittard?

Sittard has a population of 48,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Sittard in?

Sittard is located in Limburg, Netherlands.

Is Sittard the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 167 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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