Zijderveld
Zijderveld | |
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Village | |
Street view | |
| Coordinates: 51°56′31″N 5°8′22″E / 51.94194°N 5.13944°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.96 km2 (1.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 870 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4122 |
| Dialing code | 0345 |
| Major roads | A2, N484 |
Zijderveld is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht (province). It is located about 6 km northeast of Leerdam, in the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden.
The village was first mentioned in 1282 as Zijtwendervelt, and means "field at a sidewards dike". The Dutch Reformed Church dates from the 15th century, and has been rebuilt in 1830. In 1840, it was home to 532 people.