Pijnacker-Nootdorp facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pijnacker-Nootdorp
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Aerial view of Pijnacker
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Location in South Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | South Holland | ||
| Established | 1 January 2002 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 38.61 km2 (14.91 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 37.36 km2 (14.42 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | −2 m (−6.6 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 51,148 | ||
| • Density | 1,369/km2 (3,550/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
2630–2632, 2640–2645
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| Area code | 015 | ||
Pijnacker-Nootdorp is a town in the Netherlands. It is located in the province of South Holland. This area is part of a large urban region called the Randstad.
The town covers about 38.61 km2 (14.91 sq mi) of land and water. Pijnacker-Nootdorp was formed in 2002. This happened when the towns of Pijnacker and Nootdorp joined together. Some parts of the area were also added to the nearby city of The Hague.
Pijnacker-Nootdorp includes three main settlements: Delfgauw, Nootdorp, and Pijnacker. It also has seven smaller, older villages called hamlets. These hamlets are now part of the main settlements. The town is close to big cities like The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam.
You can travel easily between Pijnacker and Nootdorp and the cities of The Hague and Rotterdam. They are connected by a public transport system called Randstadrail. Nootdorp also has a tram line that connects it to The Hague.
Famous People from Pijnacker-Nootdorp
Many interesting people have come from Pijnacker-Nootdorp. Here are a few:
- Maria van Oosterwijck (1630 in Nootdorp – 1693): Maria was a famous Dutch painter from a long time ago. She was known for her beautiful paintings of flowers and objects, called still lifes.
- Jan Janssen (born 1940 in Nootdorp): Jan is a former professional cyclist. He won the famous 1968 Tour de France bike race!
- Klaas de Vries (born 1943): Klaas is a retired Dutch politician who lives in Pijnacker.
- Theo Lalleman (1946 in Pijnacker – 2013): Theo was a Dutch writer, publisher, and artist.
- Rita Verdonk (born 1955): Rita is also a retired Dutch politician. She lives in Nootdorp.
- Nancy van der Burg (born 1992 in Delfgauw): Nancy is a Dutch racing cyclist.
Gallery
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The City Hall of Pijnacker-Nootdorp
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The front of the C.J.M.V. association building in Pijnacker
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The Village Church in Nootdorp
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The Sint Johannes de Doperkerk church in Pijnacker
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The Windlust Windmill in Nootdorp
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The Ackerdijkse Plassen nature area
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A topographic map of Pijnacker-Nootdorp from 2015
See also
In Spanish: Pijnacker-Nootdorp para niños
