Tegelen Population 2026

Tegelen has a population of 20,190, making it the #177 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,190

Rank in Netherlands

#177

Coordinates

51.34°N, 6.14°E

~20 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

143 km

89 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 Tegelen

Blerick15,820 people · ~3 km away
Venlo101,988 people · ~4 km away
Roermond44,975 people · ~20 km away
Venray39,047 people · ~23 km away
Weert48,662 people · ~32 km away
Helmond74,740 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tegelen?

Tegelen has a population of 20,190 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #177 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Tegelen in?

Tegelen is located in Limburg, Netherlands.

Is Tegelen the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 143 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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