Koudekerk aan den Rijn

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The village (red) and the statistical district (light green) of Koudekerk aan den Rijn in the municipality of Rijnwoude.

Koudekerk aan den Rijn (52°8′N, 4°36′E) is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Rijnwoude, and lies about 4 km west of Alphen aan de Rijn.

The village Koudekerk aan den Rijn has a population of around 3730.[1] The statistical area "Koudekerk aan den Rijn", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 4280.[1]

Koudekerk aan den Rijn was a separate municipality until 1991, when it became part of Rijneveld. Until 1938, the municipality was just called Koudekerk.[2]

Armin van Buuren, one of the most famous and well-known trance musicians, hails from Koudekerk aan den Rijn.

Koudekerk seen from across the river at Hazerswoude-Rijndijk.
Koudekerk seen from across the river at Hazerswoude-Rijndijk.
Reformed church, 19th century
Reformed church, 19th century


[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of January 1, 2005.
  2. ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006. [1]

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