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Village in Netherlands
De Meije
Village
De Meije near the sluiceDe Meije near the sluice
De Meije is located in South HollandDe MeijeDe MeijeLocation in the NetherlandsShow map of South HollandDe Meije is located in Utrecht (province)De MeijeDe MeijeDe Meije (Utrecht (province))Show map of Utrecht (province)De Meije is located in NetherlandsDe MeijeDe MeijeDe Meije (Netherlands)Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°07′15″N 4°47′35″E / 52.12083°N 4.79306°E / 52.12083; 4.79306
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht, South Holland
MunicipalityBodegraven-Reeuwijk, Nieuwkoop, Woerden
Area
 • Total7.78 km (3.00 sq mi)
Population
 • Total405
 • Density52/km (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code2411
Dialing code0172

De Meije or Bodegraafse Meije is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland and has a second part, de Zegveldse or Stichtse Meije in the province of Utrecht. The first is a part of the former municipality of Bodegraven, and lies about 7 km northwest of Woerden. Bodegraven has made part of the new municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk since 2011. The second is part of the municipality of Woerden. A third part, across the little river De Meije, belongs to the municipality Nieuwkoop.

The Bodegraafse "Meije", which also includes the surrounding farmlands, has a population of around 420.

Village

In the village of De Meije are two elementary schools, a catholic church, and a pub that is often frequented by water tourists that use the small river (also called De Meije) that flows along the village. This water is connected to both the river Oude Rijn and the lake Nieuwkoopse Plassen.

Tower

The most remarkable building in de Meije is the tall grey water tower, called Het Potlood (the Pencil). It rises high above the flat polder area and can be seen from many towns and villages in the area.

Gallery

  • De Meije near the sluice De Meije near the sluice
  • Water tower Het Potlood (the Pencil) Water tower Het Potlood (the Pencil)
  • Farm in Meije Farm in Meije
  • Mary chapel Mary chapel

References

  1. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 March 2022. South Holland part only
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
Populated places in the municipality of Woerden
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List of cities, towns and villages in South Holland


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