Staphorst Population 2026

Staphorst has a population of 15,765, making it the #225 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Overijssel. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,765

Rank in Netherlands

#225

Coordinates

52.65°N, 6.21°E

Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

94 km

58 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Overijssel

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Enschede	153,655	#14
Zwolle	129,840	#19
Deventer	97,331	#26
Hengelo	82,311	#31
Almelo	72,725	#41
Hardenberg	57,909	#55
Kampen	48,980	#60
Oldenzaal	31,410	#105

Cities near Staphorst

Meppel30,697 people · ~6 km away
Dalfsen26,575 people · ~15 km away
Zwolle129,840 people · ~17 km away
Steenwijk17,138 people · ~17 km away
Hoogeveen38,754 people · ~20 km away
Kampen48,980 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Staphorst?

Staphorst has a population of 15,765 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #225 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Staphorst in?

Staphorst is located in Overijssel, Netherlands.

Is Staphorst the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 94 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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