Zwijndrecht is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies along the Oude Maas River, about 15 km (9 miles) southeast of Rotterdam, with Dordrecht to the south and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht to the east.
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Where is Zwijndrecht Located?
Zwijndrecht is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country. It lies along the Oude Maas River, about 15 km (9 miles) southeast of Rotterdam, with Dordrecht to the south and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht to the east.
The municipality covers an area of approximately 22.77 sq km (8.79 sq mi) and has a population of around 45,000 people based on recent estimates.
Zwijndrecht is known for its riverside setting and residential character, with key attractions including Oude Maas riverfront, Develpark, Veerplein, Zwijndrecht Center, and nearby green spaces.
Zwijndrecht, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Zwijndrecht |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Region | Western Netherlands (Randstad area) |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~45,000 |
| Total Area | 22.74 sq km (8.78 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,980 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.8170掳 N, 4.6330掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 3330鈥�3336 |
| Area Code | +31 78 |
| Major Waterways | Oude Maas River, Noord River |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Zwijndrecht railway station links to Rotterdam and Dordrecht |
| Famous For | Suburban living, riverfront views, proximity to Dordrecht and Rotterdam |
| Top Attractions | Oude Maas waterfront, Develpark, nearby Biesbosch National Park |
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