Dordrecht 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) southeast of Rotterdam, with Gorinchem to the east and Zwijndrecht to the north.
Location Map of Dordrecht, Netherlands
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Where is Dordrecht Located?
Dordrecht 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) southeast of Rotterdam, with Gorinchem to the east and Zwijndrecht to the north.
The city covers an area of approximately 99.47 sq km (38.41 sq mi) and has a population of around 120,000 people based on recent estimates.
Dordrecht is known for its historic port and waterways, with key attractions including Grote Kerk, Dordrecht Harbor, Dordrechts Museum, Biesbosch National Park nearby, Groothoofdspoort, and the old town canals.
Dordrecht, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Dordrecht |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1220 (city rights) |
| Population | ~120,000 |
| Total Area | 118.65 sq km (45.81 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,010 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.8133掳 N, 4.6900掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3300鈥�3329 |
| Area Code | +31 78 |
| Major Waterways | Rhine鈥揗euse鈥揝cheldt delta, Oude Maas, Beneden Merwede |
| Transportation | Connected by rail, road, and waterways; Dordrecht railway station is a major hub |
| Famous For | Oldest city in Holland, historic harbor, canals |
| Top Attractions | Grote Kerk, Dordrecht Museum, National Park De Biesbosch, historic city center |
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Distance from Dordrecht to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Dordrecht to Amsterdam 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Dordrecht to Utrecht 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Dordrecht to Haarlem 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Dordrecht to The Hague 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Dordrecht to Rotterdam 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Dordrecht to Leiden 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Dordrecht to Delft 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Dordrecht to Eindhoven 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Dordrecht to Tilburg 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Dordrecht to Breda 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Dordrecht to Groningen 鈥� 235 km (146 miles)
- Dordrecht to Zwolle 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Dordrecht to Arnhem 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Dordrecht to Nijmegen 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Dordrecht to Maastricht 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Dordrecht to Almere 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Dordrecht to Amersfoort 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Dordrecht to Apeldoorn 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Dordrecht to Enschede 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Dordrecht to Leeuwarden 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)