Ridderkerk Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids

Ridderkerk

Huys ten Donck

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in South Holland

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

25.26 km² (9.75 sq mi)

• Land

23.74 km² (9.17 sq mi)

• Water

1.52 km² (0.59 sq mi)

Elevation

−1 m (−3.3 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

45,204

• Density

1,904/km² (4,930/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Ridderkerker

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

2980–2989

Area code

0180, 078(Oostendam)

Ridderkerk is a lively town and municipality in the western part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of South Holland. In 2014, about 45,204 people lived here.

The area of Ridderkerk is about 25.26 km² (9.75 sq mi). A small part of this area, 1.52 km² (0.59 sq mi), is covered by water.

Besides the main town, the municipality of Ridderkerk also includes smaller places. These are Bolnes, Oostendam, Rijsoord, and Slikkerveer.

Ridderkerk has a special museum called De Oudheidkamer. This museum teaches visitors all about the town's history. In the center of Ridderkerk, there is a main square. This square is often used for fun events. The town also has a theater where you can watch shows.

Getting Around Ridderkerk
- Waterbus Services
- Bus Services
Where is Ridderkerk?
Famous People from Ridderkerk
Images for kids
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Getting Around Ridderkerk

You can travel around Ridderkerk and to other towns using public transport.

Waterbus Services

The Waterbus is like a bus, but it travels on water!

At the "de Schans" Waterbus stop, you can catch line 20. This line goes to cities like Dordrecht, Rotterdam, and Alblasserdam.
From "de Schans", you can also take line 6. This line travels to Krimpen aan de Lek and Kinderdijk.

Bus Services

Buses are another easy way to get around.

Most bus services are run by RET. They connect Ridderkerk to Rotterdam, Barendrecht, and Dordrecht.
There are also two Arriva bus services. These buses go to Zwijndrecht and Hendrik Ido Ambacht.

Where is Ridderkerk?

Topographic map of the municipality of Ridderkerk

This map shows you where the municipality of Ridderkerk is located. It helps you see the different areas within the municipality.

Famous People from Ridderkerk

Many interesting people have come from Ridderkerk.

Lee Towers, a famous singer

Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, a former government minister

Lee Towers (born 1946) is a very well-known singer.
Cora van Nieuwenhuizen (born 1963) is a politician. She used to be a government minister.
Robbert Dijkgraaf (born 1960) is a mathematical physicist and also a politician.
Jos Wienen (born 1960) is a politician. He used to be an alderman in Ridderkerk.
Wietske de Ruiter (born 1970) is a former field hockey player. She won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Jordy Buijs (born 1988) is a professional football player.
Kevin Strootman (born 1990) is another professional football player.
Bart Deurloo (born 1991) is a male artistic gymnast.