Vijfheerenlanden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vijfheerenlanden
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Vianen
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Location in Utrecht
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Utrecht | ||
| Established | 1 January 2019 | ||
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| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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4120–4125, 4130–4146, 4163–4169, 4230–4239, 4242–4249
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| Area code | 0183, 0345, 0347 | ||
Vijfheerenlanden is a special area in the Netherlands. It is a municipality (a type of local government area) in the province of Utrecht. The name "Vijfheerenlanden" means "lands of five Lords."
This municipality was created on January 1, 2019. It was formed by joining three older municipalities: Vianen (from Utrecht), and Leerdam and Zederik (both from South Holland). As of January 1, 2022, about 59,150 people live in Vijfheerenlanden.
The area of Vijfheerenlanden is also a region that stretches across parts of Utrecht and South Holland. It is bordered by two other Dutch provinces: Gelderland to the east and North Brabant to the south. To its west is the Alblasserwaard area, and to its east is the Tielerwaard area.
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Important Towns and Cities
The biggest city in Vijfheerenlanden is Vianen. It is a very important spot for roads and rivers in the Netherlands. The second largest city is Leerdam.
Natural Borders
The northern and southern edges of the Vijfheerenlanden area are formed by rivers. The Lek River is to the north, and the Waal River is to the south. The eastern border runs through places like Haaften, Rhenoy, and Everdingen. The western border goes through Ameide, Meerkerk, and Arkel.
The Story of the Five Lords
The name "Vijfheerenlanden" comes from five important families, or "Lords," who lived here long ago. These were the Lords of Arkel, Ter Leede, Hagestein, Everdingen, and the Van Brederodes from Vianen. There were also dike builders from Haaften.
In 1284, these Lords worked together to protect their land. They needed to build strong defenses against floods from the Geldersche Betuwe area. The village of Haaften was most at risk from the water. So, the people there started to make their dikes taller and stronger. This teamwork helped keep the area safe from floods.
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Towns and Villages
Here are some of the main towns and villages in Vijfheerenlanden:
See also
In Spanish: Vijfheerenlanden (municipio) para niños
