Achterdijk, Vijfheerenlanden

Hamlet in Utrecht, Netherlands
51°53′30″N 5°2′20″E / 51.89167°N 5.03889°E / 51.89167; 5.03889CountryNetherlandsProvinceUtrechtMunicipalityVijfheerenlandenArea
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 • Total2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi)Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total195 • Density90/km2 (230/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code
4243[1]
Dialing code0345

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]

  • Farm in Achterdijk
    Farm in Achterdijk
  • Landscape near Achterdijk
    Landscape near Achterdijk

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Achterdijk - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Achterdijk (Nieuwland)". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Postcode 4243 in Nieuwland". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
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