Achterdijk, Vijfheerenlanden
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 The statistical district of Achterdijk in the former municipality of Zederik. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
| Postcode | 4243 |
| Area 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 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[]
- ^ Statistics Netherlands, 2007. Figures are for the year 2006. Statistics are available in Google Earth format.
Coordinates: 51°53′30″N 5°2′20″E / 51.89167°N 5.03889°E
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