Waddinxveen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waddinxveen
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A special bridge over the Gouwe river in Waddinxveen
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Location in South Holland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | South Holland | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 29.40 km2 (11.35 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 27.90 km2 (10.77 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.50 km2 (0.58 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | −2 m (−6.6 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 25,555 | ||
| • Density | 916/km2 (2,370/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Waddinxvener | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
2740–2743
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| Area code | 0182 | ||
Waddinxveen is a town and a local government area (called a municipality) in the western part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of South Holland, close to the city of Gouda. The town sits along the Gouwe river.
In 2014, about 25,555 people lived in Waddinxveen. The total area of the municipality is about 29.40 km2 (11.35 sq mi). A small part of this area, about 1.50 km2 (0.58 sq mi), is water.
Waddinxveen is famous for having one of the lowest points in the Netherlands. There's a small artwork called De Vergeten Plek (which means 'The Forgotten Place' in Dutch). It marks the spot that is 7.01 meters (about 23 feet) below Amsterdam Ordnance Datum. This is a special measurement level used in the Netherlands.
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History of Waddinxveen
How Waddinxveen Started
The first time Waddinxveen was mentioned in history was in 1233. On April 20, Floris IV, Count of Holland, sold some land. This land was full of peat, which is a type of soil made from decayed plants. It was located along the Gouwe River. He sold it for 200 Dutch pounds to Nicolas of Gnepwijk. Because of this important event, Waddinxveen celebrated its 750th birthday in 1983.
Changes Over Time
For a period between 1817 and 1870, Waddinxveen was split into two separate areas. These were called Noord-Waddinxveen (North Waddinxveen) and Zuid-Waddinxveen (South Waddinxveen). As the area grew bigger, these two parts joined back together. They became one municipality again.
Waddinxveen's Location
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A map showing Waddinxveen in July 2013
Famous People from Waddinxveen
Many talented people have come from Waddinxveen. Here are a few:
- Tjark de Vries (born 1965), a rower.
- Mark Vanderloo (born 1968), a well-known model.
- Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk (born 1970), a painter and ceramist (someone who works with clay).
- Mirjam Overdam (born 1973), a water polo player.
- Sharon den Adel (born 1974), a songwriter, singer, and fashion designer.
- Robert Westerholt (born 1975), a musician and guitarist.
- Martijn Westerholt (born 1979), a keyboardist and songwriter.
- Roald van Hout (born 1988), a footballer (soccer player).
Images for kids
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Kerkweg-Oost, a street in Waddinxveen
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The Hefbrug bridge crossing the Gouwe river
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Plasweg, Waddinxveen. The building is called De Schouw
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The Brug church
See also
In Spanish: Waddinxveen para niños
