Rijswijk is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies just southeast of The Hague, about 5 km (3 miles) from the city center, with Delft to the south and Voorburg to the north.
Location Map of Rijswijk, Netherlands
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Where is Rijswijk Located?
Rijswijk is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies just southeast of The Hague, about 5 km (3 miles) from the city center, with Delft to the south and Voorburg to the north.
The city covers an area of approximately 14.49 sq km (5.59 sq mi) and has a population of around 57,000 people based on recent estimates.
Rijswijk is known for its parks and residential character, with key attractions including Rijswijkse Bos, Museum Rijswijk, Bogaard City Center, Elsenburgerbos, and the historic old town.
Rijswijk, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Rijswijk |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~56,000 |
| Total Area | 14.50 sq km (5.60 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~3,860 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.0369° N, 4.3250° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 2280–2289 |
| Area Code | +31 70 |
| Major Waterways | Vliet Canal |
| Transportation | Connected by tram, rail, and highways; close to The Hague and Delft |
| Famous For | Historic estates, suburban living, proximity to The Hague |
| Top Attractions | Rijswijk Museum, Park Hofrust, Landgoed Te Werve |
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Distance from Rijswijk to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Rijswijk to Amsterdam – 65 km (40 miles)
- Rijswijk to Utrecht – 65 km (40 miles)
- Rijswijk to Haarlem – 60 km (37 miles)
- Rijswijk to The Hague – 5 km (3 miles)
- Rijswijk to Rotterdam – 25 km (16 miles)
- Rijswijk to Leiden – 20 km (12 miles)
- Rijswijk to Delft – 10 km (6 miles)
- Rijswijk to Eindhoven – 115 km (71 miles)
- Rijswijk to Tilburg – 105 km (65 miles)
- Rijswijk to Breda – 95 km (59 miles)
- Rijswijk to Groningen – 225 km (140 miles)
- Rijswijk to Zwolle – 125 km (78 miles)
- Rijswijk to Arnhem – 115 km (71 miles)
- Rijswijk to Nijmegen – 125 km (78 miles)
- Rijswijk to Maastricht – 185 km (115 miles)
- Rijswijk to Almere – 85 km (53 miles)
- Rijswijk to Amersfoort – 85 km (53 miles)
- Rijswijk to Apeldoorn – 105 km (65 miles)
- Rijswijk to Enschede – 175 km (109 miles)
- Rijswijk to Dordrecht – 40 km (25 miles)
