Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, first documented around 1275. It became a major world port during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, when the Netherlands was an economic powerhouse, and its city-proper population stood at 941,873 as of 1 January 2026. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Facts
PopulationCity proper figure as of 1 January 2026, from Amsterdam's own Wikipedia infobox; the same infobox also carries a later municipality estimate of 946,447 (May 2026). Area (sq km) Founding YearThe infobox gives "c. 1275" as Amsterdam's founding, its first documented appearance, following dam construction estimated between 1264 and 1275. Population Estimate Year Elevation (m)Amsterdam lies below sea level; the infobox gives -2 m (-6.6 ft). Connections
Associated With
Netherlands, Countries Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands.
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amsterdam is associated with north-holland.
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Capital Of
Amsterdam is the constitutional capital of the Netherlands.
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Sources
1. Amsterdam (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox, population
941,873 (1 January 2026)
Infobox, area
219.32 km2 (84.68 sq mi)
Infobox, elevation
-2 m (-6.6 ft)
Infobox, coordinates
52°22′22″N 04°53′37″E
Infobox, founded
c. 1275; 751 years ago (1275)
Introduction
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands
Introduction, golden age
it became a major world port during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, when the Netherlands was an economic powerhouse
Capital Of: Netherlands, Lead section, capital fact
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands.
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Wikimedia FoundationLead sectionQuote, Lead section
The province's largest city and also the largest city in the Netherlands is the Dutch capital Amsterdam, with a population of 862,965 as of November 2019.
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