Major Cities in the Netherlands map & data
There are 16 major cities mapped in the Netherlands, spread over 11 regions. The most are in Zuid-Holland (3), Noord-Holland (2) and Groningen (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zuid-Holland | 3 | 19% |
| Noord-Holland | 2 | 13% |
| Groningen | 1 | 6.3% |
| Drenthe | 1 | 6.3% |
| Utrecht | 1 | 6.3% |
| Overijssel | 1 | 6.3% |
| Gelderland | 1 | 6.3% |
| Fryslân | 1 | 6.3% |
| Noord-Brabant | 1 | 6.3% |
| Limburg | 1 | 6.3% |
| Zeeland | 1 | 6.3% |
Notable major cities in the Netherlands
- AmsterdamNoord-Holland · pop. 821752
- RotterdamZuid-Holland · pop. 623652
- UtrechtUtrecht · pop. 334176
- GroningenGroningen · pop. 200336
- ArnhemGelderland · pop. 152293
- 's-HertogenboschNoord-Brabant · pop. 150889
- ZwolleOverijssel · pop. 123861
- MaastrichtLimburg · pop. 122397
- LeeuwardenFryslân · pop. 107691
- Oranjestadpop. 28295
- AssenDrenthe
- MiddelburgZeeland
- HaarlemNoord-Holland · pop. 156645
- EuropoortZuid-Holland
- Willemstad
- The HagueZuid-Holland
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in the Netherlands?
This layer holds 16 major cities in the Netherlands, the most of them in Zuid-Holland. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in the Netherlands?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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