Woudenberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woudenberg
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Town and municipality
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Woudenberg Town Hall
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Location in Utrecht
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Utrecht | ||
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| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 36.82 km2 (14.22 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 36.53 km2 (14.10 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.29 km2 (0.11 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 12,381 | ||
| • Density | 339/km2 (880/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
3930–3931
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| Area code | 033 | ||
Woudenberg is a small town and municipality in the central Netherlands. It is located in the province of Utrecht. In 2023, about 14,410 people lived there.
In the western part of Woudenberg, you can find forests. The famous Pyramid of Austerlitz is also located here. To the east, Woudenberg shares a border with the province of Gelderland.
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What's in a Name?
The name Woudenberg means "forested hill". Even though the name suggests hills and forests, the town is now mostly surrounded by farmland. It is about 8 kilometers south of the city of Amersfoort.
Where is Woudenberg?
Woudenberg is located in the province of Utrecht in the Netherlands. It's a place with both natural areas and farming land.
How People Make a Living
In the past, people in Woudenberg mainly earned money by raising livestock (farm animals) and growing tobacco. Today, most people who live in Woudenberg work in nearby cities. They often travel to places like Amersfoort, Utrecht, and Veenendaal for their jobs.
Fun Things to Do
Woudenberg is a popular place for tourists because there are many interesting sights nearby. You can visit the Grebbe, the Pyramid of Austerlitz, and the Henschotermeer lake. Because of these attractions, there are 12 different places for tourists to stay in Woudenberg.
Famous People from Woudenberg
- Arie de Vroet (1918 – 1999) – A well-known footballer.
- Erik Verlinde & Herman Verlinde (born 1962) – These identical twin brothers are theoretical physicists. They study complex ideas about how the universe works, including string theory.
- Ricky van Wolfswinkel (born 1989) – A professional footballer.
Images for kids
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Town centre of Woudenberg looking towards the Raadhuis
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Pyramid of Austerlitz
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Modern Woudenberg
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Woudenberg panoramio
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House near the station
See Also
In Spanish: Woudenberg para niños
