Venray Population 2026

Venray has a population of 39,047, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in Limburg. Roughly 0.2% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,047

Rank in Netherlands

#82

Coordinates

51.52°N, 5.97°E

~29 m elevation · Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

120 km

75 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
Geleen	32,790	#99

Cities near Venray

Gennep16,642 people · ~19 km away
Gemert15,995 people · ~20 km away
Blerick15,820 people · ~21 km away
Venlo101,988 people · ~22 km away
Helmond74,740 people · ~22 km away
Tegelen20,190 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Venray?

Venray has a population of 39,047 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Venray in?

Venray is located in Limburg, Netherlands.

Is Venray the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 120 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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