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Ridderkerk
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Flag of Ridderkerk
Flag
Coat of arms of Ridderkerk
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Ridderkerk in a municipal map of South Holland
Location in South Holland
Country Netherlands
Province 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

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.

Where is Ridderkerk?

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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 (2017)
Lee Towers, a famous singer
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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.

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See also

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