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The Hague overview
The Hague (orange) and the other large cities of Netherlands
The Hague lies in South Holland in Netherlands at 52.08°N, 4.3°E, about 4 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a seat of government.
It is smaller than Amsterdam (741,636) and larger than Utrecht (376,435). The largest city in Netherlands is Rotterdam with 868,135 people; the capital, Amsterdam, has 741,636.
The national capital, Amsterdam, is about 52 km away; the nearest large city is Delft, 9 km from The Hague.
Netherlands as a whole has a live population of 18,477,643 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #71 of 238 countries — see the Netherlands population page for the full statistics and the Netherlands atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near The Hague
Largest cities in Netherlands
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotterdam | South Holland | 868,135 |
| 2 | AmsterdamCapital | North Holland | 741,636 |
| 3 | The Hague | South Holland | 474,292 |
| 4 | Utrecht | Utrecht | 376,435 |
| 5 | Groningen | Groningen | 244,807 |
| 6 | Eindhoven | North Brabant | 235,691 |
| 7 | Tilburg | North Brabant | 221,947 |
| 8 | Breda | North Brabant | 184,126 |
| 9 | Nijmegen | Gelderland | 177,359 |
| 10 | Almere Stad | Flevoland | 176,432 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Hague?
The Hague has about 474,292 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is The Hague the capital of Netherlands?
No. The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam (741,636 people), about 52 km away. The Hague is the 3rd largest city of the country and a seat of government.
How big is The Hague compared with the rest of Netherlands?
Its 474,292 residents are 2.6% of the 18,477,643 people living in Netherlands today. Rotterdam is larger with 868,135 people.
Where is The Hague?
In South Holland, Netherlands, at latitude 52.08 and longitude 4.3, 4 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Delft (9 km), Zoetermeer (13 km), Leiden (16 km).
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Glostats. (2026). The Hague Population 2026 — Netherlands. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/netherlands/the-hague/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/netherlands/the-hague/">The Hague Population 2026 — Netherlands</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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