Schiedam is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies just west of Rotterdam, about 5 km (3 miles) from the city center, with Vlaardingen to the west and Delft to the north.
Location Map of Schiedam, Netherlands
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Where is Schiedam Located?
Schiedam is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies just west of Rotterdam, about 5 km (3 miles) from the city center, with Vlaardingen to the west and Delft to the north.
The city covers an area of approximately 19.86 sq km (7.67 sq mi) and has a population of around 80,000 people based on recent estimates.
Schiedam is known for its historic windmills and jenever production, with key attractions including De Nieuwe Palmboom Museum, Schiedam Windmills, Grote Kerk, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, Julianapark, and the historic canals.
Schiedam, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Schiedam |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | 1275 (city rights) |
| Population | ~80,000 |
| Total Area | 19.89 sq km (7.68 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~4,000 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.9190掳 N, 4.3880掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3100鈥�3125 |
| Area Code | +31 10 |
| Major Waterways | Nieuwe Maas River, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by metro, rail, and road; close to Rotterdam transport network |
| Famous For | Historic windmills, jenever (Dutch gin) production |
| Top Attractions | Schiedam Windmills, Jenever Museum, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam |
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Distance from Schiedam to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Schiedam to Amsterdam 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Schiedam to Utrecht 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Schiedam to Haarlem 鈥� 80 km (50 miles)
- Schiedam to The Hague 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Schiedam to Rotterdam 鈥� 10 km (6 miles)
- Schiedam to Leiden 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)
- Schiedam to Delft 鈥� 15 km (9 miles)
- Schiedam to Eindhoven 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Schiedam to Tilburg 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Schiedam to Breda 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Schiedam to Groningen 鈥� 215 km (134 miles)
- Schiedam to Zwolle 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Schiedam to Arnhem 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Schiedam to Nijmegen 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Schiedam to Maastricht 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Schiedam to Almere 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Schiedam to Amersfoort 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Schiedam to Apeldoorn 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Schiedam to Enschede 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Schiedam to Dordrecht 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)