Zijderveld
Village
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityVijfheerenlanden
Elevation1 m
Area total4.96 km²
Population total870
Population as of2021
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Time zone (DST)CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code4122[1]
Dialing code0345
Major roadsA2, N484
Coordinates51°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

  1. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 March 2022. two entries
  2. ^ "Zijderveld - (geografische naam)" (in Dutch). Etymologiebank. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Zijderveld" (in Dutch). Plaatsengids. Archived from the original on 27 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.