Rapenburg Explained

Official Name:Rapenburg
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood of Amsterdam
Pushpin Map:Netherlands Amsterdam
Coordinates:52.3711°N 4.9089°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Netherlands
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Type3:Borough
Subdivision Name1:North Holland
Subdivision Name2:Amsterdam
Subdivision Name3:Amsterdam-Centrum
Area Total Km2:0.09
Elevation M:5
Population Total:990
Population As Of:2022
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset:+1

Rapenburg is a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The main street is also called Rapenburg. Rapenburg is located in the centre of Amsterdam, on the northeastern side, close to the IJ. As of the year 2022, its population was 990.[1]

Rapenburg was first built in the 1590s and was home to many shipmakers, due to its location near to the IJ and the River Amstel.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nieuwmarkt/Lastage (Municipal District, Netherlands) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location . 2023-11-25 . www.citypopulation.de.
  2. Book: Nijman, Jan . Amsterdam's Canal District: Origins, Evolution, and Future Prospects . 2020-09-10 . University of Toronto Press . 978-1-4875-1079-4 . 34 . en.