Woerden is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) west of Utrecht, with Gouda to the south and Alphen aan den Rijn to the west.
Location Map of Woerden, Netherlands
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Where is Woerden Located?
Woerden is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Utrecht in the central part of the country. It lies about 20 km (12 miles) west of Utrecht, with Gouda to the south and Alphen aan den Rijn to the west.
The city covers an area of approximately 92.36 sq km (35.66 sq mi) and has a population of around 53,000 people based on recent estimates.
Woerden is known for its cheese market and historic center, with key attractions including Woerden Castle, Cheese Warehouse, City Museum Woerden, Kerkplein, Bredius Park, and the old town streets.
Woerden, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Woerden |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | 1372 (city rights; Roman origins earlier) |
| Population | ~52,000 |
| Total Area | 92.36 sq km (35.66 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~560 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.0850掳 N, 4.8830掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3440鈥�3449 |
| Area Code | +31 348 |
| Major Waterways | Oude Rijn, canals |
| Transportation | Major rail hub; Woerden railway station connects to Utrecht, Leiden, and Rotterdam |
| Famous For | Cheese market, historic fortifications, Roman heritage |
| Top Attractions | Woerden Castle, Cheese Market, Stadsmuseum Woerden, Fort Wierickerschans |
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Distance from Woerden to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Woerden to Amsterdam 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Woerden to Utrecht 鈥� 20 km (12 miles)
- Woerden to Haarlem 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Woerden to The Hague 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Woerden to Rotterdam 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Woerden to Leiden 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Woerden to Delft 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Woerden to Eindhoven 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Woerden to Tilburg 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Woerden to Breda 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Woerden to Groningen 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Woerden to Zwolle 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Woerden to Arnhem 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Woerden to Nijmegen 鈥� 90 km (56 miles)
- Woerden to Maastricht 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Woerden to Almere 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Woerden to Amersfoort 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Woerden to Apeldoorn 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Woerden to Enschede 鈥� 145 km (90 miles)
- Woerden to Dordrecht 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)