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Veenendaal

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725: 737: 701: 713: 80: 55: 323: 65: 40: 1232: 505: 1005: 1027: 997: 980: 466:, Veenendaal is well adapted to the high number of cyclists. A large network of bike paths make it convenient to cycle to various destinations and within the town, the bike is a popular mean of transportation. In 2000 and 2020, Veenendaal was chosen as 724: 368:. Veenendaal is the only population centre within its administrative borders. The municipality had a population of 68.525 inhabitants on 1 January 2023 and covers an area of 19.72 km (7.61 sq mi). 736: 347: 830: 700: 712: 456:
were ceded to allow for new housing developments. The population grew rapidly from about 10,000 in the 1920s, to 23,000 in 1960, to the 68,000+ inhabitants of today.
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In the 19th century, wool and tobacco industry became Veenendaal's largest source of income. Big factories dominated the otherwise small rural town.
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In 1960 the northern part of town, still controlled by Ede, was merged with the self-governing part of town. Further lands of Rhenen and also
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The village was administratively part of two nearby towns, which were themselves part of two different provinces of the
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In 1997 the town was elected the greenest city in Europe and in 2004 of the Netherlands.
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was reformed as a monarchy, only the southern part would retain its independence.
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In 1855, Veenendaal was hit by a flood, which caused many residents to flee to
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of the year, recognised as being the top city for cycling in the Netherlands.
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The original village was founded in the middle of the 16th century as a
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The city is known for being one of the bigger cities within the
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Topographic map of Veenendaal (town), as of March 2014
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A monument was erected near the 14: 577:Bas Oskam (born 1980) stage name 1230: 1025: 1003: 995: 978: 763:(in Dutch). Gemeente Veenendaal. 735: 723: 718:Veenendaal, tower in the street 711: 699: 615:, a Dutch DJ and record producer 407:. The southern half belonged to 78: 63: 53: 38: 811:(in Dutch). 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Municipality
Church in Veenendaal
Flag of Veenendaal
Coat of arms of Veenendaal
Highlighted position of Veenendaal in a municipal map of Utrecht
52°1′N 5°33′E / 52.017°N 5.550°E / 52.017; 5.550
Country
Netherlands
Province
Utrecht
Municipal council
Mayor
Gert-Jan Kats
Demonym
Time zone
UTC+1
CET
DST
UTC+2
CEST
Postcode
Area code
www.veenendaal.nl

[ˈveːnə(n)ˌdaːl]

municipality
town
Netherlands
Utrecht

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