| Ridderkerk | |||
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | South Holland | ||
| Area(2006) | |||
| • Total | 25.10 km2 (9.7 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 23.75 km2 (9.2 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.34 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||
| Population (1 January 2010) | |||
| • Total | 44,886 | ||
| • Density | 1,883/km2 (4,876.9/sq mi) | ||
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Website | www.ridderkerk.nl | ||
Ridderkerk () is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of 44,886 in 2010, and covers an area of 25.10 km² (of which 1.35 km² is covered by water).
The municipality of Ridderkerk also includes the following towns, villages and townships: Bolnes, Oostendam, Rijsoord and Slikkerveer.