Spijkenisse is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies on the island of Voorne-Putten, about 20 km (12 miles) southwest of Rotterdam, with Hellevoetsluis to the west and Barendrecht to the northeast.
Location Map of Spijkenisse, Netherlands
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Where is Spijkenisse Located?
Spijkenisse is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies on the island of Voorne-Putten, about 20 km (12 miles) southwest of Rotterdam, with Hellevoetsluis to the west and Barendrecht to the northeast.
The city is part of the Nissewaard municipality, which covers an area of approximately 98.82 sq km (38.15 sq mi), and Spijkenisse has a population of around 72,000 people based on recent estimates.
Spijkenisse is known for its modern residential areas and cultural spots, with key attractions including Boekenberg Library, Theater De Stoep, Hartelpark, Spijkenisse Center, and nearby waterways.
Spijkenisse, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Spijkenisse |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~72,000 |
| Total Area | 30.27 sq km (11.69 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~2,380 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.8450掳 N, 4.3300掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3200鈥�3209 |
| Area Code | +31 181 |
| Major Waterways | Oude Maas River, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by metro and road; direct metro links to Rotterdam |
| Famous For | Modern suburbs, art installations, proximity to Rotterdam |
| Top Attractions | Book Mountain (Bibliotheek), Hartelpark, Spijkenisse City Center |
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Distance from Spijkenisse to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Spijkenisse to Amsterdam 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Utrecht 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Haarlem 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Spijkenisse to The Hague 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Rotterdam 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Leiden 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Delft 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Eindhoven 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Tilburg 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Breda 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Groningen 鈥� 240 km (149 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Zwolle 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Arnhem 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Nijmegen 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Maastricht 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Almere 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Amersfoort 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Apeldoorn 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Enschede 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Spijkenisse to Dordrecht 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)