Renswoude facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Renswoude
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Renswoude Castle
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Location in Utrecht
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Utrecht | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 18.51 km2 (7.15 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 18.42 km2 (7.11 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.09 km2 (0.03 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,925 | ||
| • Density | 267/km2 (690/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
3927
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| Area code | 0318 | ||
Renswoude (Dutch pronunciation: [rɛnsˈʋʌudə]) is a small and charming town located in the central part of the Netherlands. It is also a municipality, which means it has its own local government. You can find Renswoude in the beautiful province of Utrecht.
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Exploring Renswoude's Geography
This map shows the topography of Renswoude. Topography is like a detailed picture of the land. It shows you things like how high or low the land is, where rivers flow, and where towns are located. This specific map was made in June 2015. It helps us understand the layout of the Renswoude area.
Famous People from Renswoude
Many interesting people have connections to Renswoude. Here are a few who achieved notable things:
- Jan Hendrik Waszink (1908–1990) was a smart Dutch scholar. He studied Latin, which is an ancient language. He also worked as a professor at a university.
- Roel Robbertsen (born 1948) is a Dutch politician. This means he helped make decisions for the government. He was also a pig farmer!
- Henk-Jan Held (born 1967) is a talented volleyball player. He won a silver medal with his team at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Four years later, he won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics!
- Maarten Van Garderen (born 1990) is another Dutch male volleyball player. He is part of the Netherlands men's national volleyball team.
Renswoude Photo Gallery
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This church in Renswoude was designed by Jacob van Campen. He was a famous architect.
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Here is a picture of the historic Renswoude Castle.
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This building is the Gemeentehuis, which means the Town Hall, in Renswoude.
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See also
In Spanish: Renswoude para niños
