Volendam Population 2026

Volendam has a population of 22,000, making it the #166 biggest city in 🇳🇱 Netherlands, located in North Holland. Roughly 0.1% of Netherlands's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Rotterdam, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,000

Rank in Netherlands

#166

Coordinates

52.49°N, 5.07°E

Europe/Amsterdam

Distance to capital (Amsterdam)

18 km

11 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Holland

City	Population	Rank in Netherlands
Amsterdam	741,636	#2
Haarlem	162,543	#11
Zaanstad	140,085	#15
Hoofddorp	132,734	#18
Alkmaar	94,853	#28
Hilversum	83,640	#30
Purmerend	80,117	#32
Amstelveen	79,639	#34

Cities near Volendam

Purmerend80,117 people · ~8 km away
Hoorn68,852 people · ~16 km away
Almere Stad176,432 people · ~17 km away
Zaandam71,708 people · ~18 km away
Zaanstad140,085 people · ~18 km away
Amsterdam741,636 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Volendam?

Volendam has a population of 22,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #166 biggest city in Netherlands.

What region is Volendam in?

Volendam is located in North Holland, Netherlands.

Is Volendam the capital of Netherlands?

No, the capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam, about 18 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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