De Ronde Venen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
De Ronde Venen
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Vinkeveen town centre
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Location in Utrecht
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Utrecht | ||
| Established | 1 January 1989 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 116.98 km2 (45.17 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 100.77 km2 (38.91 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 16.21 km2 (6.26 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | −2 m (−6.6 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 42,654 | ||
| • Density | 423/km2 (1,100/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
Parts of 1300, 1400 and 3600 ranges
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| Area code | 0294, 0297 | ||
De Ronde Venen is a special area in the Netherlands. It is a municipality, which is like a local government area. It is located in the province of Utrecht. The name "De Ronde Venen" means "the round peat bogs," which tells you a lot about the land there.
On January 1, 2011, another nearby municipality called Abcoude joined De Ronde Venen. This made the area even bigger.
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Villages and Hamlets
De Ronde Venen is made up of several villages and smaller areas called hamlets. Each of these places has its own unique feel.
Some of the main villages include:
- Abcoude
- Amstelhoek
- De Hoef
- Baambrugge
- Mijdrecht
- Vinkeveen
- Waverveen
- Wilnis
There are also smaller hamlets, like Aan de Zuwe, Achterbos, and Stokkelaarsbrug.
Understanding the Area
This map helps you see where De Ronde Venen is located. It shows the different villages and how they fit together within the municipality. The area is known for its flat landscape and many waterways.
Famous People from De Ronde Venen
Many interesting people have come from De Ronde Venen. They have made a name for themselves in different fields, from art to sports.
Artists and Thinkers
- Jan Willem Pieneman (1779 in Abcoude – 1853) was a very important painter. He is known for his historical paintings and portraits.
- Michaël Dudok de Wit (born 1953 in Abcoude) is a Dutch animator and director. He is famous for his animated films, which have won awards.
- Saskia Rao-de Haas (born 1971 in Abcoude) is a talented cellist and composer. She plays a special kind of cello and creates her own music.
Sports Stars
De Ronde Venen has also produced several athletes who have competed at the highest levels, including the Olympic Games.
- Christine Aaftink (born 1966 in Abcoude) is a retired speed skater. She competed in three Winter Olympics.
- Tom Cordes (born 1966 in Wilnis) is a retired Dutch cyclist. He competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
- Nicolien Sauerbreij (born 1979 in De Hoef) is a professional snowboarder. She won a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics!
- Ivo Snijders (born 1980 in Mijdrecht) is a rower who competed in the Summer Olympics.
Images for kids
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Het Oude station van Vinkeveen
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Windmill in Wilnis
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The Kromme Mijdrecht river in De Ronde Venen
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Platform 4 at Wilnis-Vinkeveen
See also
In Spanish: De Ronde Venen para niños
