Leiden is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Amsterdam, with The Hague to the south and Haarlem to the north.
Location Map of Leiden, Netherlands
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Where is Leiden Located?
Leiden is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Amsterdam, with The Hague to the south and Haarlem to the north.
The city covers an area of approximately 23.27 sq km (8.98 sq mi) and has a population of around 125,000 people based on recent estimates.
Leiden is known for its university and historic canals, with key attractions including Leiden University, Hortus Botanicus, National Museum of Antiquities, Burcht van Leiden, Pieterskerk, and the canal-lined old town.
Leiden, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Leiden |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1266 (city rights) |
| Population | ~125,000 |
| Total Area | 23.16 sq km (8.94 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~5,400 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.1601掳 N, 4.4970掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 2300鈥�2334 |
| Area Code | +31 71 |
| Major Waterways | Oude Rijn, canals |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Leiden Central Station connects to major Dutch cities |
| Famous For | Leiden University, historic canals, museums |
| Top Attractions | Leiden University, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Hortus Botanicus |
| Official Website |
Distance from Leiden to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Leiden to Amsterdam 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Leiden to Utrecht 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Leiden to Haarlem 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Leiden to The Hague 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Leiden to Rotterdam 鈥� 30 km (19 miles)
- Leiden to Delft 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Leiden to Eindhoven 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Leiden to Tilburg 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Leiden to Breda 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Leiden to Groningen 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Leiden to Zwolle 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Leiden to Arnhem 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Leiden to Nijmegen 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Leiden to Maastricht 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Leiden to Almere 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Leiden to Amersfoort 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Leiden to Apeldoorn 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Leiden to Enschede 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Leiden to Dordrecht 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Leiden to Leeuwarden 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)