Mijdrecht is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) south of Amsterdam, with Uithoorn to the north and Woerden to the south.
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Where is Mijdrecht Located?
Mijdrecht is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) south of Amsterdam, with Uithoorn to the north and Woerden to the south.
The town is part of the De Ronde Venen municipality, which covers an area of approximately 118.90 sq km (45.91 sq mi), and Mijdrecht has a population of around 17,000 people based on recent estimates.
Mijdrecht is known for its lakes and rural surroundings, with key attractions including Vinkeveense Plassen, Wilnis Windmill nearby, Mijdrecht Center, Botshol Nature Reserve, and the surrounding waterways.
Mijdrecht, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Mijdrecht |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~17,000 |
| Total Area | 19.50 sq km (7.53 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~870 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.2067掳 N, 4.8625掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3640鈥�3643 |
| Area Code | +31 297 |
| Major Waterways | Amstel-Drecht Canal, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by road; nearest railway stations in Breukelen and Woerden |
| Famous For | Green surroundings, suburban living, proximity to Amsterdam |
| Top Attractions | Vinkeveense Plassen (nearby), local parks, countryside cycling routes |
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Distance from Mijdrecht to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Mijdrecht to Amsterdam 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Utrecht 鈥� 30 km (19 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Haarlem 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Mijdrecht to The Hague 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Rotterdam 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Leiden 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Delft 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Eindhoven 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Tilburg 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Breda 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Groningen 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Zwolle 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Arnhem 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Nijmegen 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Maastricht 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Almere 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Amersfoort 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Apeldoorn 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Enschede 鈥� 145 km (90 miles)
- Mijdrecht to Dordrecht 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)