Kudelstaart
Kudelstaart | |
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Kudelstaart in the municipality of Aalsmeer. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Aalsmeer |
| Population | ca. 6,700 |
Kudelstaart (52°14′N 4°45′E / 52.233°N 4.750°E) is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Aalsmeer, and lies about 10 km southeast of Hoofddorp.
In 2001, the town of Kudelstaart had 5,889 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.96 km², and contained 2203 residences.[1] The statistical area "Kudelstaart", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, had a population of around 6,530.[2]
Geography
Kudelstaart lies on the Westeinderplassen, a large complex of lakes.
Economy
Like in neighboring Aalsmeer, greenhouse-based agriculture is very important to the local economy.
Architecture
Perhaps the most remarkable edifice in Kudelstaart is the fort belonging to the Stelling van Amsterdam.
Public transport
- 172 - Kudelstaart - Aalsmeer - Amstelveen - Amsterdam City Centre - Amsterdam Centraal
This services is very frequent, quarter-hourly through the day and half-hourly in the evenings.[3][4]
References
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area). Archived April 4, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
- ^ Connexxion.nl
- ^ 9292.nl
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