| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Province | Utrecht |
| Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
| Elevation | 1 m |
| Area total | 4.96 km² |
| Population total | 870 |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 4122[1] |
| Dialing code | 0345 |
| Major roads | A2, N484 |
| Coordinates | 51°56′31″N 5°8′22″E |
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.
The village, initially referenced as Zijtwendervelt in 1282, derives its name from the Dutch expression for "field at a sideways dike".[2] The Dutch Reformed Church, dating back to the 15th century, was rebuilt in 1830. In 1840, the village had a population of 532.[3]
References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
two entries
- ^ "Zijderveld - (geografische naam)" (in Dutch). Etymologiebank. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Zijderveld" (in Dutch). Plaatsengids. Archived from the original on 27 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.