Hazerswoude-Dorp

Hazerswoude-Dorp is a village in the west of the Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, about 7 km southwest of the town of Alphen aan den Rijn.

CountryNetherlands

Elevation

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−1.2 m (−3.9 ft)

Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

Postal code

2391^[1]

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Hazerswoude-Dorp
Village
church: de Nederlands Hervormde kerk
Hazerswoude-Dorp Location in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands Show map of South Holland Hazerswoude-Dorp Location in the Netherlands Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°5′46″N 4°35′16″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	South Holland
Municipality	Alphen aan den Rijn
Area [1]
• Total	29.17 km2 (11.26 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	−1.2 m (−3.9 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	6,155
• Density	211.0/km2 (546.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	2391[1]
Dialing code	0172

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Hazerswoude-Dorp is a peat excavation settlement which developed in the Middle Ages. It turned into a linear settlement along the dike on the Oude Rijn. A circular canal was dug around the view to prevent a prolapse of the village.^[3]

The Dutch Reformed church is a single aisled cruciform church. The tower dates from 1646 as a replacement of its medieval predecessor. The church itself was built in 1658.^[3]