Achterdijk | |
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Hamlet | |
Coordinates: 51°53′30″N 5°2′20″E / 51.89167°N 5.03889°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
Area | |
• Total | 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 195 |
• Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 4243
[1] |
Dialing code | 0345 |
Achterdijk is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 7 km northeast of Gorinchem.
The name of the hamlet means "Back Dike"; it refers to the dike between Leerdam and Arkel. The hamlet was first mentioned in 1869. [2] Achterdijk has no place name signs, [3] and the postal authorities have placed it under Nieuwland. [4] In 1840, Achterdijk was home to 42 people. [3]
Achterdijk | |
---|---|
Hamlet | |
Coordinates: 51°53′30″N 5°2′20″E / 51.89167°N 5.03889°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
Area | |
• Total | 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 195 |
• Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 4243
[1] |
Dialing code | 0345 |
Achterdijk is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 7 km northeast of Gorinchem.
The name of the hamlet means "Back Dike"; it refers to the dike between Leerdam and Arkel. The hamlet was first mentioned in 1869. [2] Achterdijk has no place name signs, [3] and the postal authorities have placed it under Nieuwland. [4] In 1840, Achterdijk was home to 42 people. [3]