Delft is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 15 km (9 miles) southeast of The Hague, with Rotterdam to the south and Leiden to the north.
Location Map of Delft, Netherlands
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Where is Delft Located?
Delft is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 15 km (9 miles) southeast of The Hague, with Rotterdam to the south and Leiden to the north.
The city covers an area of approximately 24.06 sq km (9.29 sq mi) and has a population of around 105,000 people based on recent estimates.
Delft is known for its historic canals and blue pottery, with key attractions including Markt Square, Nieuwe Kerk, Oude Kerk, Vermeer Centrum Delft, Royal Delft Museum, and the canal-lined old town.
Delft, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Delft |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1246 (city rights) |
| Population | ~105,000 |
| Total Area | 24.08 sq km (9.30 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~4,350 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.0116掳 N, 4.3571掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 2600鈥�2629 |
| Area Code | +31 15 |
| Major Waterways | Schie Canal, city canals |
| Transportation | Well connected by rail and highways; Delft railway station provides direct links to major cities |
| Famous For | Delft Blue pottery, historic canals, Delft University of Technology |
| Top Attractions | Nieuwe Kerk, Oude Kerk, Vermeer Centrum, Royal Delft Factory |
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Distance from Delft to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Delft to Amsterdam 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Delft to Utrecht 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Delft to Haarlem 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Delft to The Hague 鈥� 15 km (9 miles)
- Delft to Rotterdam 鈥� 15 km (9 miles)
- Delft to Leiden 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Delft to Eindhoven 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Delft to Tilburg 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Delft to Breda 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Delft to Groningen 鈥� 225 km (140 miles)
- Delft to Zwolle 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Delft to Arnhem 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Delft to Nijmegen 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Delft to Maastricht 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Delft to Almere 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Delft to Amersfoort 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Delft to Apeldoorn 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Delft to Enschede 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Delft to Dordrecht 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Delft to Leeuwarden 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)