Krimpen aan den IJssel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Krimpen aan den IJssel
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Town and municipality
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Flood barrier in the Hollandse IJssel
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Location in South Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||||
| Province | South Holland | ||||
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| • Body | Municipal council | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 8.95 km2 (3.46 sq mi) | ||||
| • Land | 7.80 km2 (3.01 sq mi) | ||||
| • Water | 1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi) | ||||
| Elevation | −1 m (−3.3 ft) | ||||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 28,870 | ||||
| • Density | 3,701/km2 (9,590/sq mi) | ||||
| Demonym(s) | Krimpenaar | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||||
| Postcode |
2920–2926
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| Area code | 0180 | ||||
Krimpen aan den IJssel is a town and a municipality in the western part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province called South Holland. This town is home to many people and has a mix of land and water areas.
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History of Krimpen aan den IJssel
Krimpen was first mentioned in a document from the year 1277. Over time, its name was spelled in many different ways. One old name was Tingenijssel. The town is located on the south side of the Hollandse IJssel river. For many centuries, the only buildings in Krimpen were farmhouses built along the river dike. These houses formed small, independent communities.
Early Industries and Growth
Before the 1900s, two main businesses provided jobs in Krimpen. These were the Mijnlieff brick factory and the Van der Giessen de Noord shipyard. In the early 20th century, the town started to grow away from the river dikes. This meant Krimpen began to change from a farming area to a more developed town.
Protecting the Town from Floods
In 1953, a big flood from the North Sea showed that the existing river barrier was not strong enough. So, in 1954, work began on a new storm surge barrier. This was the first part of a huge project called the Delta Works. The barrier was finished in 1958. At the same time, the Algera Bridge was built, connecting Krimpen with Capelle aan den IJssel.
Krimpen as a Commuter Town
In the mid-1960s, Krimpen grew a lot because many people who worked in Rotterdam moved there. This made Krimpen a "commuter town." Today, most of the municipality is built up. However, the town council wants to keep the Krimpenerwaard area rural, meaning it will stay mostly countryside.
Getting Around: Public Transport
You can travel to and from Krimpen aan den IJssel using the Waterbus.
- Waterbus route 1 connects Krimpen aan den IJssel to other towns:
- Rotterdam Willemskade
- Krimpen aan den IJssel Stormpolder
- Ridderkerk De Schans
- Alblasserdam Kade
- Dordrecht Merwekade
Sister Cities
Krimpen aan den IJssel has a special friendship with another city, called a "sister city."
Kiskőrös, Hungary
Notable People from Krimpen aan den IJssel
Many interesting people have come from Krimpen aan den IJssel. Here are a few:
- Gerard van Walsum (1900–1980), a politician who was mayor of Delft and Rotterdam.
- Piet Jan van der Giessen (1918–1993), a sailor who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
- Michiel van Lambalgen (born 1954), a professor who teaches about Logic and Cognitive Science at the University of Amsterdam.
- Hans van Baalen (1960–2021), a politician.
- Rik Grashoff (born 1961), an engineer and politician who was an alderman (a type of local council member) in Delft and Rotterdam.
- Bart van den Berg (born 1993), a tennis player.
See also
In Spanish: Krimpen aan den IJssel para niños
