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''Dutch Topographic map of Nieuwegein, 2017.''
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'''Nieuwegein''' {{IPA-nl|ˌniʋəˈɣɛi̯n||Nl-Nieuwegein.ogg}} is a municipality and city in the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]]. It is bordered on the north by the city of [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]], the provincial capital. It is separated from [[Vianen]] to the south by the river [[Lek (river)|Lek]] and borders on [[IJsselstein]] in the southwest and [[Houten]] in the east.
'''Nieuwegein''' ({{IPA-nl|ˌniu.əˈɣɛin|-|Nl-Nieuwegein.ogg}}) is a municipality and city in the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]]. It is bordered on the north by the city of [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]], the provincial capital. It is separated from [[Vianen]] to the south by the river [[Lek (river)|Lek]] and borders on [[IJsselstein]] in the southwest and [[Houten]] in the east. Nieuwegein has 64,606 inhabitants as of 1 December 2021.


Several national sports federations are housed in Nieuwegein, including the [[Nederlandse Volleybalbond|NeVoBo (volleyball)]], [[Royal Dutch Swimming Federation|KNZB (swimming)]], [[Nederlandse Basketbalbond|NBb (basketball)]] and [[Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond|KNCB (cricket)]].
Several national sports federations are housed in Nieuwegein, including the [[Nederlandse Volleybalbond|NeVoBo (volleyball)]], [[Royal Dutch Swimming Federation|KNZB (swimming)]], NBb (basketball) and [[Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond|KNCB (cricket)]].


There are three main [[secondary school]]s in the city, including the [[Anna van Rijn College]], [[Oosterlicht College]] and the [[Cals College]].
There are three main [[secondary school]]s in the city, including the [[Anna van Rijn College]], Oosterlicht College and the Cals College.


==History==
==History==
Nieuwegein was founded on 1 July 1971 as a [[Planned community|planned city]], following the merger of the former municipalities of [[Jutphaas]] and [[Vreeswijk]]. The new town was built for the expanding population of the city of Utrecht, and grew rapidly during the decades following its foundation.
Nieuwegein was founded on 1 July 1971 as a [[Planned community|planned city]], following the merger of the former municipalities of [[Jutphaas]] and [[Vreeswijk]]. The new town was built for the expanding population of the city of Utrecht, and grew rapidly during the decades following its foundation.


In the area between Jutphaas and Vreeswijk there used to be a settlement called Geyne. This settlement received city rights in 1295 but was destroyed in 1333, in a war between the Bishop of Utrecht and the Count of Holland. Today only [https://www.huisoudegein.nl/ Oudegein House] remains from that time. After the boards of Vreeswijk and Jutphaas had debated for some time about the name of the new place (including the alternative "'t Gein" as a reference to Geyne, fell) they decided to name the new place after this old settlement.<ref>{{Citation|title=Nieuwegein|date=2019-05-26|url=https://nl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nieuwegein&oldid=53895131|work=Wikipedia|language=nl|access-date=2019-06-14}}</ref>
In the area between Jutphaas and Vreeswijk there used to be a settlement called Geyne (Gein). This settlement received city rights in 1295 but was destroyed in 1333, in a war between the Bishop of Utrecht and the Count of Holland. Today only [https://www.huisoudegein.nl/ Oudegein House] remains from that time. After the boards of Vreeswijk and Jutphaas had debated for some time about the name of the new municipality, they decided to name it after this old settlement - Nieuwegein meaning 'New Gein'.


==Topography==
==Population==
===Demographics===
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As of 2016, 50.7% of the population consider themselves religious. The largest denomination are [[Catholics]], which are 27.5% of the population, followed by various Protestant denominations (23.8%), and Islam (5.3%). 14.3% of the Nieuwegein population attends religious service regularly.<ref>{{cite web|title=Helft van de Nieuwegeiners (50,7%) is kerkelijk of religieus|date=2022-12-28|url=https://www.pen.nl/artikel/helft-van-de-nieuwegeiners-507-is-kerkelijk-of-religieus}}</ref>


===Social characteristics & issues===
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''Dutch Topographic map of Nieuwegein, 2017.''
As of 2017, Nieuwegein has a poverty rate of 4.7% compared to the 5.7% national average.<ref>{{cite web|title=Waar wonen de armen in Nederland?|date=2022-12-28|url=https://digitaal.scp.nl/armoedeinkaart2019/waar-wonen-de-armen-in-nederland/}}</ref>


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
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Nieuwegein is connected to Utrecht and IJsselstein by the ''[[Utrecht sneltram|Sneltram]]'' ([[light rail]]) line. There is a [[Ferry|pedestrian ferry]] across the river Lek to Vianen. Three [[canal]]s flow through Nieuwegein: the [[Amsterdam-Rhine Canal]], the [[Lek River]] and the [[Merwede Canal]]. There are also a few sports clubs in Nieuwegein, such as: KV Koveni, SV Geinoord, VSV Vreeswijk and JSV Nieuwegein.
Nieuwegein is connected to Utrecht and IJsselstein by the ''[[Utrecht sneltram|Sneltram]]'' ([[light rail]]) line. There is a [[Ferry|pedestrian ferry]] across the river Lek to Vianen. Three [[canal]]s flow through Nieuwegein: the [[Amsterdam-Rhine Canal]], the [[Lek River]] and the [[Merwede Canal]]. There are also a few sports clubs in Nieuwegein, such as: KV Koveni, SV Geinoord, VSV Vreeswijk and JSV Nieuwegein.

==Buildings==
In Nieuwegein, there is a [[mandi (Mandaeism)|mandi]] ([[Mandaeism|Mandaean]] temple) called ''Vereniging Mandi van de Mandeeërs Gemeenschap in Nederland''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vereniging Mandi van de Mandeeërs Gemeenschap in Nederland|date=2016-11-12|url=http://mandinl.com/|language=nl|access-date=2022-06-07}}</ref>


==Twin towns==
==Twin towns==
*{{flagicon|Poland}} [[Puławy]], [[Lublin Voivodeship]], [[Poland]], was a [[Sister city|twin town]] of Nieuwegein from 1994 to 2020. In July 2020, after Puławy installed a [[LGBT-free zone|gay-free zone]], Nieuwegein ended the partnership.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/16/dutch-city-ends-ties-with-polish-twin-declared-gay-free-zone-nieuwegein-pulawy|title=Dutch town ends ties with Polish twin declared 'gay-free zone'|first=Daniel|last=Boffey|work=The Guardian|date=16 July 2020|access-date=17 July 2020}}</ref>
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*{{flagicon|Namibia}} [[Rundu]], [[Kavango East Region]], [[Namibia]], is a [[Sister city|twin town]] of Nieuwegein since 1994. Because of the current state of [[LGBT rights in Namibia|gay rights in Namibia]], the city council is debating on continuing the partnership.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nos.nl/artikel/2340698-nieuwegein-ontvriendt-poolse-partnerstad-homovrije-zones-zijn-not-done.html|title=Nieuwegein 'ontvriendt' Poolse partnerstad: 'Homovrije zones zijn not done'|work=NOS.nl|date=14 July 2020}}</ref>
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* {{flagicon|Poland}} [[Puławy]], [[Lublin Voivodeship]], [[Poland]]
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* {{flagicon|Namibia}} [[Rundu]], [[Kavango East Region]], [[Namibia]]
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== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
* [[Piet Schrijvers]] (born 1946 in Jutphaas) a Dutch football manager and former goalkeeper with 563 club caps
* [[Veronique Renard]] (born 1965 in Jutphaas) a Dutch author and visual artist
* [[Jasper van Dijk]] (born 1971 in Jutphaas) a Dutch politician
* [[Mark Snoeren]] (born 1974) a Dutch politician
* [[Nine Kooiman]] (born 1980) a Dutch politician and former social worker
* Finne Jager (born 1984) stage name ''[[Phynn]],'' a Dutch trance and techno DJ and producer
* Manuel ''"[[Grubby]]"'' Schenkhuizen (born 1986) a Dutch professional eSports player
* [[Sari van Veenendaal]] (born 1990) a Dutch football goalkeeper with [[Atlético Madrid Femenino]], captains the [[Netherlands women's national football team|Dutch national team]]
* [[Robin de Kruijf]] (born 1991) a Dutch volleyball player, competed at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]]


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Nieuwegein, fietspad langs het Sint Antonius-ziekenhuis foto3 2016-10-05 16.52.jpg|Nieuwegein, hospital
File:Nieuwegein, fietspad langs het Sint Antonius-ziekenhuis foto3 2016-10-05 16.52.jpg|Nieuwegein, hospital
Image:2007-06-02 15.23 Nieuwegein, ophaalbrug.JPG|Nieuwegein, drawbridge
Image:2007-06-02 15.23 Nieuwegein, ophaalbrug.JPG|Nieuwegein, drawbridge
Image:Nieuwegein, molen foto2 2010-07-04 17.32.JPG|Nieuwegein, windmill
Image:Nieuwegein, molen foto2 2010-07-04 17.32.JPG|Nieuwegein, windmill
File:De Liesbosbrug in Nieuwegein.jpg|thumb|De Liesbosbrug in Nieuwegein
File:De Liesbosbrug in Nieuwegein.jpg|De Liesbosbrug in Nieuwegein
</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:1971 establishments in the Netherlands]]


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Revision as of 07:18, 27 January 2024

Nieuwegein
Municipality
Canal through Nieuwegein
Canal through Nieuwegein
Flag of Nieuwegein
Flag
Coat of arms of Nieuwegein
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Nieuwegein in a municipal map of Utrecht
Location in Utrecht
Coordinates: 52°2′N 5°5′E / 52.033°N 5.083°E / 52.033; 5.083
LandNiederlande
ProvinceUtrecht
Established1 July 1971
Regierung
[1]
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorMarijke van Beukering (D66)
Area
[2]
 • Total25.65 km2 (9.90 sq mi)
 • Land23.51 km2 (9.08 sq mi)
 • Water2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
1 m (3 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[4]
 • Total63,866
 • Density2,717/km2 (7,040/sq mi)
DemonymNieuwegeiner
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
3430–3439
Area code030
Websitewww.nieuwegein.nl
Dutch Topographic map of Nieuwegein, 2017.

Nieuwegein (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌniu.əˈɣɛin] ⓘ) is a municipality and city in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is bordered on the north by the city of Utrecht, the provincial capital. It is separated from Vianen to the south by the river Lek and borders on IJsselstein in the southwest and Houten in the east. Nieuwegein has 64,606 inhabitants as of 1 December 2021.

Several national sports federations are housed in Nieuwegein, including the NeVoBo (volleyball), KNZB (swimming), NBb (basketball) and KNCB (cricket).

There are three main secondary schools in the city, including the Anna van Rijn College, Oosterlicht College and the Cals College.

History

Nieuwegein was founded on 1 July 1971 as a planned city, following the merger of the former municipalities of Jutphaas and Vreeswijk. The new town was built for the expanding population of the city of Utrecht, and grew rapidly during the decades following its foundation.

In the area between Jutphaas and Vreeswijk there used to be a settlement called Geyne (Gein). This settlement received city rights in 1295 but was destroyed in 1333, in a war between the Bishop of Utrecht and the Count of Holland. Today only Oudegein House remains from that time. After the boards of Vreeswijk and Jutphaas had debated for some time about the name of the new municipality, they decided to name it after this old settlement - Nieuwegein meaning 'New Gein'.

Population

Demographics

As of 2016, 50.7% of the population consider themselves religious. The largest denomination are Catholics, which are 27.5% of the population, followed by various Protestant denominations (23.8%), and Islam (5.3%). 14.3% of the Nieuwegein population attends religious service regularly.[5]

Social characteristics & issues

As of 2017, Nieuwegein has a poverty rate of 4.7% compared to the 5.7% national average.[6]

Transport

Nieuwegein is surrounded by three motorways (Dutch: autosnelweg), the A2 to the west, the A12 to the north and the A27 to the east.

Nieuwegein is connected to Utrecht and IJsselstein by the Sneltram (light rail) line. There is a pedestrian ferry across the river Lek to Vianen. Three canals flow through Nieuwegein: the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal, the Lek River and the Merwede Canal. There are also a few sports clubs in Nieuwegein, such as: KV Koveni, SV Geinoord, VSV Vreeswijk and JSV Nieuwegein.

Buildings

In Nieuwegein, there is a mandi (Mandaean temple) called Vereniging Mandi van de Mandeeërs Gemeenschap in Nederland.[7]

Twin towns

Notable people

  • Nieuwegein, hospital
    Nieuwegein, hospital
  • Nieuwegein, drawbridge
    Nieuwegein, drawbridge
  • Nieuwegein, windmill
    Nieuwegein, windmill
  • De Liesbosbrug in Nieuwegein
    De Liesbosbrug in Nieuwegein

References

  1. ^ "Burgemeester Frans Backhuijs" [Mayor Frans Backhuijs] (in Dutch). Gemeente Nieuwegein. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  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 3431LZ". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Helft van de Nieuwegeiners (50,7%) is kerkelijk of religieus". 2022-12-28.
  6. ^ "Waar wonen de armen in Nederland?". 2022-12-28.
  7. ^ "Vereniging Mandi van de Mandeeërs Gemeenschap in Nederland" (in Dutch). 2016-11-12. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  8. ^ Boffey, Daniel (16 July 2020). "Dutch town ends ties with Polish twin declared 'gay-free zone'". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  9. ^ "Nieuwegein 'ontvriendt' Poolse partnerstad: 'Homovrije zones zijn not done'". NOS.nl. 14 July 2020.
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