Nijkerk is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the central part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) north of Amersfoort, with Harderwijk to the north and Barneveld to the south.
Location Map of Nijkerk, Netherlands
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Where is Nijkerk Located?
Nijkerk is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the central part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) north of Amersfoort, with Harderwijk to the north and Barneveld to the south.
The municipality covers an area of approximately 72.29 sq km (27.91 sq mi) and has a population of around 45,000 people based on recent estimates.
Nijkerk is known for its historic center and lakeside setting, with key attractions including Nijkerk Harbor, Grote Kerk, Arkemheen-Eemland Nature Reserve, Nijkerk Beach, and the old town streets.
Nijkerk, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Nijkerk |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Region | Eastern Netherlands |
| Established | 1413 (city rights) |
| Population | ~45,000 |
| Total Area | 72.19 sq km (27.87 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~620 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.2200掳 N, 5.4860掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3860鈥�3864 |
| Area Code | +31 33 |
| Major Waterways | Nijkerkernauw (lake), canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Nijkerk railway station links to Amersfoort and Zwolle |
| Famous For | Historic town center, waterfront, markets |
| Top Attractions | Grote Kerk, Nijkerk Harbor, Arkemheen-Eemland National Landscape |
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Distance from Nijkerk to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Nijkerk to Amsterdam 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Nijkerk to Utrecht 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Nijkerk to Haarlem 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Nijkerk to The Hague 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Nijkerk to Rotterdam 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Nijkerk to Leiden 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Nijkerk to Delft 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Nijkerk to Eindhoven 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Nijkerk to Tilburg 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Nijkerk to Breda 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Nijkerk to Groningen 鈥� 155 km (96 miles)
- Nijkerk to Zwolle 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Nijkerk to Arnhem 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Nijkerk to Nijmegen 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Nijkerk to Maastricht 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Nijkerk to Almere 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)
- Nijkerk to Amersfoort 鈥� 15 km (9 miles)
- Nijkerk to Apeldoorn 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Nijkerk to Enschede 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Nijkerk to Dordrecht 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)