Wageningen is a municipality and historic city located in the province of Gelderland in central Netherlands. The city had a population of 39,635 in 2021, a figure that includes thousands of international students from over 150 countries.
Wageningen is primarily known for Wageningen University, a specialized institution focused on life sciences. The university's presence as a major research and educational center has shaped the city's character and economy, attracting a cosmopolitan student population that significantly influences its demographic makeup.