Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 45 km (28 miles) southeast of Amsterdam, with Amersfoort to the northeast and Nieuwegein to the south.
Location Map of Utrecht, Netherlands
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Where is Utrecht Located?
Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 45 km (28 miles) southeast of Amsterdam, with Amersfoort to the northeast and Nieuwegein to the south.
The city covers an area of approximately 99.32 sq km (38.35 sq mi) and has a population of around 360,000 people based on recent estimates.
Utrecht is known for its historic canals and university, with key attractions including Dom Tower, Oudegracht, Utrecht University, Railway Museum, Griftpark, and the city center.
Utrecht, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Utrecht |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | Roman origins (city rights in 1122) |
| Population | ~370,000 |
| Total Area | 99.32 sq km (38.35 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~3,700 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.0907掳 N, 5.1214掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3500鈥�3585 |
| Area Code | +31 30 |
| Major Waterways | Oudegracht Canal, Amsterdam-Rhine Canal |
| Transportation | Major national rail hub; Utrecht Central Station is the busiest in the Netherlands |
| Famous For | Historic canals, Dom Tower, central transport hub |
| Top Attractions | Dom Tower, Utrecht Canals, Railway Museum, Museum Speelklok |
| Official Website |
Distance from Utrecht to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Utrecht to Amsterdam 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Utrecht to Haarlem 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Utrecht to The Hague 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Utrecht to Rotterdam 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Utrecht to Leiden 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Utrecht to Delft 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Utrecht to Eindhoven 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Utrecht to Tilburg 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Utrecht to Breda 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Utrecht to Groningen 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Utrecht to Zwolle 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Utrecht to Arnhem 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Utrecht to Nijmegen 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Utrecht to Maastricht 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Utrecht to Almere 鈥� 35 km (22 miles)
- Utrecht to Amersfoort 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Utrecht to Apeldoorn 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Utrecht to Enschede 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Utrecht to Dordrecht 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Utrecht to Leeuwarden 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)