Papendrecht (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpaːpə(n)drɛxt] ) is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland, at the crossing of the River Beneden Merwede and the Noord River. The municipality had a population of 32,171 in 2021 and covers an area of 10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi) of which 1.38 km2 (0.53 sq mi) is water.

Papendrecht
Drawbridge in Papendrecht
Drawbridge in Papendrecht
Flag of Papendrecht
Coat of arms of Papendrecht
Highlighted position of Papendrecht in a municipal map of South Holland
Location in South Holland
Coordinates: 51°50′N 4°41′E / 51.833°N 4.683°E / 51.833; 4.683
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
Government
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorMargreet van Driel (No party)
Area
 • Total10.79 km2 (4.17 sq mi)
 • Land9.41 km2 (3.63 sq mi)
 • Water1.38 km2 (0.53 sq mi)
Elevation−1 m (−3 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[4]
 • Total32,171
 • Density3,419/km2 (8,860/sq mi)
DemonymPapendrechter
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
3350–3356
Area code078
Websitewww.papendrecht.nl
Map of municipality of Papendrecht, June 2015

Although Papendrecht is first mentioned in documents dating back to 1105, it remained a small settlement until the 1950s. In the 1960s its development accelerated and almost its entire area is now urbanized. It is, however, known for its 180-year-old linden tree by the river.

Economy

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The largest company headquartered in Papendrecht is Royal Boskalis Westminster.

The aerospace company Fokker Technologies is also headquartered in Papendrecht.

 
Detail of Papendrecht from 1615.

Transportation

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Papendrecht has three water taxi stops, one at the Beneden Merwede River, one at the Noord River, and one near Kooihaven. Bus services are provided by Arriva. Bus service Qliner (part of Arriva) has a stop in Papendrecht for its bus service from Dordrecht to Utrecht and back.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Margreet van Driel" (in Dutch). Gemeente Papendrecht. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  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 3351PB". 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. ^ IMDb Database retrieved 03 February 2020
  6. ^ IMDb Database retrieved 03 February 2020
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