Kaag en Braassem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kaag en Braassem
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Island of Kaag
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Location in South Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | South Holland | ||
| Established | 1 January 2009 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 72.24 km2 (27.89 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 63.39 km2 (24.48 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 8.85 km2 (3.42 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | −1 m (−3.3 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 25,751 | ||
| • Density | 406/km2 (1,050/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
2355, 2370–2377, 2450–2451, 2465, 2480–2481
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| Area code | 0172, 071 | ||
Kaag en Braassem is a municipality, which is like a local government area, in the western part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province called South Holland. This municipality was created on January 1, 2009. It was formed when two older municipalities, Alkemade and Jacobswoude, joined together.
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Towns and Villages in Kaag en Braassem
Kaag en Braassem is made up of 10 main towns. These towns are where most people live and work.
- Hoogmade
- Kaag
- Leimuiden
- Nieuwe Wetering
- Oud-Ade
- Oude Wetering
- Rijnsaterwoude
- Rijpwetering
- Roelofarendsveen
- Woubrugge
Besides these towns, there are also 5 smaller settlements called hamlets. Hamlets are usually very small villages or groups of houses.
- Bilderdam
- Heimansbuurt
- Ofwegen
- Vriezekoop
- Zevenhuizen
Geography of Kaag en Braassem
This map shows the different areas within the municipality of Kaag en Braassem. You can see the towns, roads, and waterways. The area is known for its many lakes and canals. This makes it a popular place for water sports.
Famous People from Kaag en Braassem
Many talented people have come from Kaag en Braassem. These individuals have achieved great things in sports and art.
Athletes from Kaag en Braassem
- Cornelis van Staveren (1889 – 1982) was a sailor from Leimuiden. He competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
- Joop Zoetemelk (born 1946) is a famous retired professional racing cyclist. He grew up in Rijpwetering.
- Monique Velzeboer (born 1969) is a Dutch skater and photographer from Oud Ade. She won medals at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
- Michael Buskermolen (born 1972) is a retired Dutch footballer from Leimuiden. He played many games for AZ Alkmaar.
- Bob de Jong (born 1976) is a former speed skater from Leimuiden. He won silver, gold, and two bronze medals at the 1998, 2006, 2010, and 2014 Winter Olympics.
- Margot Boer (born 1985) is a former speed skater from Woubrugge. She competed in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
- Claudia van den Heiligenberg (born 1985) is a Dutch footballer from Roelofarendsveen.
- Femke Heemskerk (born 1987) is a competitive swimmer from Roelofarendsveen. She won gold and silver medals at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
Artists from Kaag en Braassem
- Marinus Heijnes (1888 – 1963) was an impressionist artist from De Kaag. He was part of the Hague School of art.
Gallery
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Maria Presentatiekerk - Roelofarendsveen
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Roelofarendsveen, small bridge in the street
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Woubrugge
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Rijnsaterwoude - Priester Hendrik
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Oude Wetering de Wetering
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Rijpwetering, windmill: Lijkermolen no1
See also
In Spanish: Kaag en Braassem para niños
