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Achterdijk, Vijfheerenlanden

Coordinates: 51°53′30″N 5°2′20″E / 51.89167°N 5.03889°E / 51.89167; 5.03889
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Achterdijk
Location of Achterdijk
The statistical district of Achterdijk in the municipality of Zederik.
The statistical district of Achterdijk in the municipality of Zederik.
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
MunicipalityZederik

Achterdijk is a hamlet in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Zederik, and lies about 7 km northeast of Gorinchem.

The statistical area "Achterdijk", which consists of the hamlet and the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 210.[1]

The name of the hamlet means "Back Dike"; it refers to the dike between Leerdam and Arkel.

References

  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands, 2007. Figures are for the year 2006. Statistics are available in Google Earth format.

51°53′30″N 5°2′20″E / 51.89167°N 5.03889°E / 51.89167; 5.03889