Capelle West is a neighborhood in Capelle aan den IJssel in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies just east of Rotterdam, with Krimpen aan den IJssel to the southeast and Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to the east.
Location Map of Capelle West, Netherlands
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Where is Capelle West Located?
Capelle West is a neighborhood in Capelle aan den IJssel in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies just east of Rotterdam, with Krimpen aan den IJssel to the southeast and Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to the east.
The area is part of the municipality of Capelle aan den IJssel, which covers approximately 15.86 sq km (6.12 sq mi) and has a population of around 67,000 people based on recent estimates.
Capelle West is known for its residential areas and proximity to Rotterdam, with key attractions including Schollebos Park, IJssel River, Capelle Centrum, Hitland recreation area, and nearby urban amenities.
Capelle West, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Area Name | Capelle West |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Capelle aan den IJssel |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | Modern residential development |
| Population | ~10,000 |
| Total Area | ~5 sq km (~1.9 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~2,000 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.9330掳 N, 4.5830掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 2901鈥�2903 |
| Area Code | +31 10 |
| Major Waterways | Hollandsche IJssel |
| Transportation | Well connected by metro and road; close to Rotterdam city center |
| Famous For | Residential neighborhoods, proximity to Rotterdam |
| Top Attractions | Hollandsche IJssel waterfront, parks, nearby Rotterdam attractions |
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Distance from Capelle West to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Capelle West to Amsterdam 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Capelle West to Utrecht 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Capelle West to Haarlem 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Capelle West to The Hague 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Capelle West to Rotterdam 鈥� 10 km (6 miles)
- Capelle West to Leiden 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Capelle West to Delft 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Capelle West to Eindhoven 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Capelle West to Tilburg 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Capelle West to Breda 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Capelle West to Groningen 鈥� 230 km (143 miles)
- Capelle West to Zwolle 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Capelle West to Arnhem 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Capelle West to Nijmegen 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Capelle West to Maastricht 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Capelle West to Almere 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Capelle West to Amersfoort 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Capelle West to Apeldoorn 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Capelle West to Enschede 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Capelle West to Dordrecht 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)