Naaldwijk | |
Flag Size: | 120x100px |
Image Map1: | LocatieWestland.png |
Coordinates: | 51.9931°N 4.205°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Netherlands |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | South Holland |
Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name2: | Westland |
Population: | 18,858 |
Population As Of: | January 2011 |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Blank Name Sec1: | Transport |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Major roads |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | N213 |
Area Code Type: | Dialing code |
Area Code: | 0174 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 2670-2673 |
Naaldwijk (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /ˈnaːltʋɛi̯k/) is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 10 km (6 miles) southwest of The Hague.
Naaldwijk lies in the heart of Westland. The largest economic sector is greenhouse horticulture. The largest flower auction site in the world, operated by, can be found in the nearby village of Honselersdijk.
Naaldwijk was previously a municipality in its own right, covering an area of 25.33 km2 (9¾ sq. mi.) (of which 0.23 km2; 57 acres water). It included the towns Honselersdijk and Maasdijk.
On 1 January 2004 the municipality of Naaldwijk was merged with the neighbouring municipalities De Lier, 's-Gravenzande, Monster, and Wateringen to create themunicipality of Westland. Naaldwijk is now the administrative capital of Westland.
The village of "Naaldwijk" has a population of around 15,440.[1] The statistical area "Naaldwijk", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 17,370.[1]