Ridderkerk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌrɪdərˈkɛr(ə)k] ) is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of 46,671 in 2021 and covers an area of 25.26 km2 (9.75 sq mi) of which 1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi) is covered by water.

Ridderkerk
Huys ten Donck
Huys ten Donck
Flag of Ridderkerk
Coat of arms of Ridderkerk
Highlighted position of Ridderkerk in a municipal map of South Holland
Location in South Holland
Coordinates: 51°52′N 4°36′E / 51.867°N 4.600°E / 51.867; 4.600
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
Government
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorMarco Oosterwijk (SGP)
Area
 • Total25.26 km2 (9.75 sq mi)
 • Land23.72 km2 (9.16 sq mi)
 • Water1.54 km2 (0.59 sq mi)
Elevation−1 m (−3 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[4]
 • Total46,671
 • Density1,968/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
DemonymRidderkerker
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
2980–2989
Area code0180, 078(Oostendam)
Websitewww.ridderkerk.nl

The municipality of Ridderkerk also includes the following towns, villages and townships: Bolnes, Oostendam, Rijsoord and Slikkerveer.

Ridderkerk has a museum called De Oudheidkamer, covering the history of the town. The centre of Ridderkerk has a central square for events and there is a theater.

Public transport

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Waterbus
Buses

Topography

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Topographic map of the municipality of Ridderkerk

Notable people

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Lee Towers, 2017
 
Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, 2012

Sport

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References

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  1. ^ "Burgemeester en wethouders" [Mayor and aldermen] (in Dutch). Gemeente Ridderkerk. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Postcodetool for 2981EA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Surinamistiekprijs 2010 voor Gert Oostindie". Werkgroep Caraibische Letteren (in Dutch). 6 November 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
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