Gouda is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 25 km (16 miles) northeast of Rotterdam, with Utrecht to the east and The Hague to the northwest.
Location Map of Gouda, Netherlands
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Where is Gouda Located?
Gouda is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 25 km (16 miles) northeast of Rotterdam, with Utrecht to the east and The Hague to the northwest.
The city covers an area of approximately 18.10 sq km (6.99 sq mi) and has a population of around 75,000 people based on recent estimates.
Gouda is known for its cheese and historic center, with key attractions including Markt Square, Gouda Cheese Market, St. Janskerk, Gouda Weigh House, Museum Gouda, and the canal-lined old town.
Gouda, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Gouda |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1272 (city rights) |
| Population | ~75,000 |
| Total Area | 18.10 sq km (6.99 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~4,100 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.0116掳 N, 4.7100掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 2800鈥�2809 |
| Area Code | +31 182 |
| Major Waterways | Gouwe River, Hollandsche IJssel |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Gouda railway station connects to major Dutch cities |
| Famous For | Gouda cheese, historic town hall, canals |
| Top Attractions | Gouda Cheese Market, St. Janskerk, Town Hall, Museum Gouda |
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Distance from Gouda to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Gouda to Amsterdam 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Gouda to Utrecht 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Gouda to Haarlem 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Gouda to The Hague 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Gouda to Rotterdam 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Gouda to Leiden 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Gouda to Delft 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)
- Gouda to Eindhoven 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Gouda to Tilburg 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Gouda to Breda 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Gouda to Groningen 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Gouda to Zwolle 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Gouda to Arnhem 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Gouda to Nijmegen 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Gouda to Maastricht 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Gouda to Almere 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Gouda to Amersfoort 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Gouda to Apeldoorn 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Gouda to Enschede 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Gouda to Dordrecht 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)