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Zegveld

Zegveld
Town
Ooievaarsdorp in Zegveld
Ooievaarsdorp in Zegveld
Coat of arms of Zegveld
Coat of arms
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The village (dark green) and statistical district (light green) of Zegveld in the municipality of Woerden.
The village (dark green) and statistical district (light green) of Zegveld in the municipality of Woerden.
Coordinates: 52°6′58″N 4°50′5″E / 52.11611°N 4.83472°E / 52.11611; 4.83472Coordinates: 52°6′58″N 4°50′5″E / 52.11611°N 4.83472°E / 52.11611; 4.83472
Country Netherlands
Province Utrecht
Municipality Woerden
Population (1 January 2010)
 • Total 2,348
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Zegveld is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Woerden and lies about 5 km northwest of Woerden.

In 2001 the town of Zegveld had 1,576 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.21 km2, and contained 563 residences. The statistical district "Zegveld" has a population of around 2360. This covers the entire former municipality, including the hamlets of Lagebroek and Stichtse Meije.

The village has a center for white storks to nest, a unique place in the area.

The village used to be a separate municipality. In 1989, it merged with Woerden. Unlike Woerden, Zegveld was always a part of the province of Utrecht.



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