In this article, we will explore the impact of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk on various aspects of contemporary society. From his influence on popular culture to his relevance in politics and economics, Bodegraven-Reeuwijk has left a significant mark on the modern world. Through detailed analysis, we will examine the multiple roles and facets that Bodegraven-Reeuwijk has played in recent history, as well as its relevance in the current context. From its emergence onto the world stage to its evolution over the years, Bodegraven-Reeuwijk has been a topic of constant interest and debate, and this article seeks to offer a comprehensive view of its impact on today's society.
Bodegraven-Reeuwijk | |
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Coordinates: 52°5′N 4°45′E / 52.083°N 4.750°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | South Holland |
Established | 1 January 2011 |
Government | |
• Body | Municipal council |
• Mayor | Erik van Heijningen (acting) (VVD) |
Area | |
• Total | 88.64 km2 (34.22 sq mi) |
• Land | 75.38 km2 (29.10 sq mi) |
• Water | 13.26 km2 (5.12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 35,278 |
• Density | 468/km2 (1,210/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postcode | 2410–2415, 2810–2811, 3465–3466 |
Area code | 0182, 0348 |
Website | www |
Bodegraven-Reeuwijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌboːdəɣraːvə(n) ˈreːuʋɛik]) is a municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland with a population of 35,278 in 2021. It was established by a merger of Bodegraven and Reeuwijk on 1 January 2011. The municipality covers 88.64 km2 (34.22 sq mi) of which 13.26 km2 (5.12 sq mi) is water.
The new merger also includes the historic municipalities of Waarder, Middelburg, Oukoop, Sluipwijk, Wiltenburg, Vrijhoef en Kalverbroek, parts of Zwammerdam, Lange Ruige Weide, Hekendorp, Land van Stein, Rietveld and Barwoutswaarder, as well as the communities of Driebruggen, Hogebrug, Langeweide, Meije, Nieuwerbrug, Oud-Reeuwijk, Platteweg, Randenburg, Reeuwijk-Brug, Reeuwijk-Dorp, Tempel, Oud-Bodegraven (Vrijenes), Weijpoort and Reeuwijk-Westeinde.
Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, June 2015.
In 2020, false allegations were circulated online, that in the 1980s the town had been the site of the sexual abuse and murder of a number of children. In 2022, this led the town's authorities to take legal action to have the allegations removed from Twitter. The council lost the case.