Zijderveld
Village in Utrecht, Netherlands
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Zijderveld is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht (province). It is located approximately 6 km northeast of Leerdam within the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden.
Zijderveld | |
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Village | |
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| Coordinates: 51°56′31″N 5°8′22″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.96 km2 (1.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 870 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4122[1] |
| Dialing code | 0345 |
| Major roads | A2, N484 |
The village, initially referenced as Zijtwendervelt in 1282, derives its name from the Dutch expression for "field at a sideways dike".[3] The Dutch Reformed Church, dating back to the 15th century, was rebuilt in 1830. In 1840, the village had a population of 532.[4]