Rijpwetering

Rijpwetering is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Kaag en Braassem, and lies about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of Leiden.

Rijpwetering
The village centre (darkgreen) and the statistical district (lightgreen) of Rijpwetering in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem.
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
MunicipalityKaag en Braassem
Population
ca. 1,600

In 2001 the village of Rijpwetering had 913 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.12 km² and contained 340 residences.[1] The larger statistical area of Rijpwetering has a population of around 1440.[2]

Famous people from Rijpwetering

References
  1. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 19, 2006. Retrieved January 24, 2007.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link). Statistics are for the continuous built-up area.
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Gemeente Op Maat 2004: Alkemade .

Rijpwetering in images
  • Rijpwetering, centre
  • Boats in Rijpwetering
  • The Adermolen ('Ader mill')
  • The Moppemolen ('Moppe mill')
  • Houses on the 'Pastoor van der Plaatstraat'
  • Windmill: Lijkermolen no1
  • The 12-sided Lijkermolen no2 ('Lijker mill')
  • Centre with church


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