Alphen aan den Rijn is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) northeast of Leiden, with Gouda to the southeast and Zoetermeer to the southwest.
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Where is Alphen aan den Rijn Located?
Alphen aan den Rijn is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) northeast of Leiden, with Gouda to the southeast and Zoetermeer to the southwest.
The city covers an area of approximately 132.50 sq km (51.16 sq mi) and has a population of around 115,000 people based on recent estimates.
Alphen aan den Rijn is known for its rivers and green surroundings, with key attractions including Archeon Museum Park, Vogelpark Avifauna, Zegersloot Recreation Area, Rijnplein, Park Zegersloot, and the Oude Rijn riverfront.
Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Alphen aan den Rijn |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Groene Hart region) |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~115,000 |
| Total Area | 132.49 sq km (51.15 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~870 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.1292° N, 4.6550° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 2400–2409 |
| Area Code | +31 172 |
| Major Waterways | Oude Rijn, Aar Canal |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Alphen aan den Rijn railway station is a key hub |
| Famous For | Green landscapes, canals, central location in Randstad |
| Top Attractions | Archeon Museum Park, Vogelpark Avifauna, Zegersloot Recreation Area |
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Distance from Alphen aan den Rijn to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Amsterdam – 45 km (28 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Utrecht – 35 km (22 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Haarlem – 40 km (25 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to The Hague – 30 km (19 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Rotterdam – 35 km (22 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Leiden – 20 km (12 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Delft – 35 km (22 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Eindhoven – 110 km (68 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Tilburg – 95 km (59 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Breda – 85 km (53 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen – 200 km (124 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Zwolle – 110 km (68 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Arnhem – 95 km (59 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Nijmegen – 100 km (62 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Maastricht – 180 km (112 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Amersfoort – 60 km (37 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Almere – 65 km (40 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Apeldoorn – 100 km (62 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Enschede – 170 km (106 miles)
- Alphen aan den Rijn to Dordrecht – 50 km (31 miles)
