Bodegraven-Reeuwijk facts for kids
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Bodegraven-Reeuwijk
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Church in Bodegraven
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Location in South Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | South Holland | ||
| Established | 1 January 2011 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 88.64 km2 (34.22 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 75.69 km2 (29.22 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 12.95 km2 (5.00 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 33,036 | ||
| • Density | 436/km2 (1,130/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
2410–2415, 2810–2811, 3465–3466
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| Area code | 0182, 0348 | ||
Bodegraven-Reeuwijk is a municipality in the western part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of South Holland. This area is home to about 33,036 people as of 2014.
The municipality was created on January 1, 2011. It was formed when the towns of Bodegraven and Reeuwijk joined together. The total area of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk is about 88.64 km2 (34.22 sq mi). A significant part of this area, about 12.95 km2 (5.00 sq mi), is water.
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Exploring Bodegraven-Reeuwijk
What Towns and Villages are in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk?
When Bodegraven and Reeuwijk merged, they also included many smaller, older towns and villages. These places now form part of the larger municipality. Some of these include:
- Waarder
- Middelburg
- Oukoop
- Sluipwijk
- Driebruggen
- Nieuwerbrug
- Reeuwijk-Brug
- Reeuwijk-Dorp
How Does Bodegraven-Reeuwijk Look?
The area of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk has a unique landscape. It features many waterways and green spaces. This kind of land is typical for the western Netherlands.
Famous People from Bodegraven-Reeuwijk
Many interesting people have come from Bodegraven-Reeuwijk or its surrounding areas. They have made their mark in different fields.
Artists and Thinkers
- Pieter Verhoek (1633–1702) was born in Bodegraven. He was a poet and a painter during the Dutch Golden Age.
- Dominicus van Tol (around 1635–1676) was another painter from Bodegraven. He was also active during the Dutch Golden Age.
- Johan Zoutman (1724–1793) was born in Reeuwijk. He became a well-known Dutch naval figure and a Rear Admiral.
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- Jacob Korevaar (born 1923) is a mathematician and academic. He was born in Lange Ruige Weide, a village now part of the municipality.
Sports Stars
- Jaap Beije (1927–2013) was a rower from Bodegraven. He competed for the Netherlands in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
- Ria van Velsen (born 1939) is a retired gymnast from Bodegraven. She took part in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
- Marjorie van de Bunt (born 1968) is a Paralympian athlete from Reeuwijk. She competes in sports like Biathlon and Cross-country skiing.
Pictures of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk
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Bodegraven, Buitenkerk
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Kaaspakhuis Noordhoek. Bodegraven (old cheese warehouse)
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Netherlands, Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, Tempel
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Oud Reeuwijkseweg, Reeuwijk
See also
In Spanish: Bodegraven-Reeuwijk para niños
