What is the population of Roelofarendsveen, South Holland?

Roelofarendsveen has a population of approximately 7,900 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Roelofarendsveen, South Holland located?

Roelofarendsveen is located in South Holland, Netherlands, at approximate coordinates 52.2027°, 4.6312°.

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Roelofarendsveen

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Roelofarendsveen

Total population

7,900

Elevation-2 m

Coordinates52.20°, 4.63°

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Official website

www.buurt-online.nl/alkemade/roelofarendsveen

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Overview

Roelofarendsveen is a town in the west of the Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, about 10 km east of Leiden.

History & geography

History

The village was first mentioned in 1575 as "Roelifaerts Veen", and means "bog of Roelof Aertszoon" who was probably the peat concession holder. Roelofarendsveen is a road village which developed along the bank of the . Later it developed into a horticulture centre. The polder mill Googermolen was built in 1717. It might have been rebuilt in 1830s. It was definitely restored in 1839. In 1956, a pumping station was added, and the wind mill now operates on a voluntary basis. The Catholic St Petrus' Banden Church is an aisleless church with detached tower built between 1969 and 1970 as a replacement of the 1856 church. After World War II, the town Roelofarendsveen and the village Oude Wetering have merged to form one built-up area.

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