Largest Cities in North Holland

Top 64 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — North Holland

1 Amsterdam 741,636

2 Haarlem 162,543

3 Zaanstad 140,085

4 Hoofddorp 132,734

5 Alkmaar 94,853

6 Amsterdam-Zuidoost 84,811

7 Hilversum 83,640

8 Purmerend 80,117

9 Amstelveen 79,639

10 Zaandam 71,708

11 Hoorn 68,852

12 Velsen-Zuid 67,758

13 Den Helder 59,569

14 Heerhugowaard 47,580

15 Medemblik 41,500

16 Huizen 41,273

17 Heemskerk 39,191

18 Beverwijk 37,585

19 Castricum 35,256

20 IJmuiden 31,925

21 Nieuw-Vennep 31,415

22 Bussum 31,334

23 Bergen 29,715

24 Uithoorn 26,846

25 Heemstede 25,562

26 Diemen 24,361

27 Assendelft 24,230

28 Heiloo 24,144

29 Aalsmeer 22,991

30 Volendam 22,000

31 Schagen 19,890

32 Weesp 17,802

33 Enkhuizen 17,365

34 Naarden 17,115

35 Zandvoort 16,868

36 Velserbroek 15,420

37 Julianadorp 15,135

38 Uitgeest 11,794

39 Laren 11,508

40 Opmeer 11,183

41 Dapperbuurt 9,755

42 Kudelstaart 9,250

43 Zaandijk 9,040

44 Anna Paulowna 8,795

45 Ouderkerk aan de Amstel 7,955

46 Zwanenburg 7,935

47 Oosteinde 7,780

48 Edam 7,380

49 Limmen 7,300

50 Andijk 7,005

51 Den Burg 6,485

52 Kortenhoef 6,250

53 Muiden 6,223

54 Zuid-Scharwoude 6,165

55 Sint Pancras 6,050

56 Warmenhuizen 6,030

57 Nieuw-Loosdrecht 5,970

58 Broek op Langedijk 5,695

59 Obdam 5,690

60 Noord-Scharwoude 5,665

61 Kerkelanden 5,655

62 Bennebroek 5,140

63 Blaricum 5,060

64 Akersloot 5,010

The largest cities in North Holland represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Amsterdam leads with a population of 741,636, followed by Haarlem and Zaanstad. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 07 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Amsterdam's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 07 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,005 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,271,851.

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