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Breeveld

Coordinates: 52°5′50″N 4°54′40″E / 52.09722°N 4.91111°E / 52.09722; 4.91111
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Breeveld
Breeveld, by the Limesbrug in July 2012
Breeveld, by the Limesbrug in July 2012
The statistical district of Breeveld in the municipality of Woerden.
The statistical district of Breeveld in the municipality of Woerden.
Coordinates: 52°5′50″N 4°54′40″E / 52.09722°N 4.91111°E / 52.09722; 4.91111
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityWoerden
Area
 • Total1.42 km2 (0.55 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total95
 • Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3445[1]
Dialing code0348

Breeveld is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Woerden, and lies about 4 km northeast of the city centre.

The hamlet was first mentioned in 1217 as Bretevelt, and means "wide field".[2] Breeveld has no place name signs.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Breeveld - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Breeveld". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2022.