Middelburg is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Zeeland in the southwestern part of the country. It lies on the Walcheren peninsula, about 130 km (81 miles) southwest of Rotterdam, with Vlissingen to the south and Goes to the east.
Location Map of Middelburg, Netherlands
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Where is Middelburg Located?
Middelburg is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Zeeland in the southwestern part of the country. It lies on the Walcheren peninsula, about 130 km (81 miles) southwest of Rotterdam, with Vlissingen to the south and Goes to the east.
The city covers an area of approximately 48.76 sq km (18.83 sq mi) and has a population of around 50,000 people based on recent estimates.
Middelburg is known for its historic center and maritime past, with key attractions including Abbey of Middelburg, Lange Jan Tower, Town Hall, Zeeuws Museum, Markt Square, and the canal-lined old town.
Middelburg, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Middelburg |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Zeeland |
| Region | Southwestern Netherlands |
| Established | 1217 (city rights) |
| Population | ~48,000 |
| Total Area | 53.04 sq km (20.48 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~905 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.4988掳 N, 3.6100掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 4330鈥�4339 |
| Area Code | +31 118 |
| Major Waterways | Walcheren canals, nearby Oosterschelde |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Middelburg railway station links to Vlissingen and Roosendaal |
| Famous For | Historic architecture, Zeeland capital, maritime history |
| Top Attractions | Lange Jan Tower, Abbey of Middelburg, Zeeuws Museum, Markt Square |
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Distance from Middelburg to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Middelburg to Amsterdam 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Middelburg to Utrecht 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Middelburg to Haarlem 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Middelburg to The Hague 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Middelburg to Rotterdam 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Middelburg to Leiden 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Middelburg to Delft 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Middelburg to Eindhoven 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Middelburg to Tilburg 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Middelburg to Breda 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Middelburg to Groningen 鈥� 300 km (186 miles)
- Middelburg to Zwolle 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Middelburg to Arnhem 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Middelburg to Nijmegen 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Middelburg to Maastricht 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Middelburg to Almere 鈥� 170 km (106 miles)
- Middelburg to Amersfoort 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Middelburg to Apeldoorn 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Middelburg to Enschede 鈥� 250 km (155 miles)
- Middelburg to Dordrecht 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)