Achterdijk (South Holland)

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caption = The statistical district of Achterdijk in the municipality of Zederik.

Achterdijk is a hamlet in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Zederik, and lies about 7 km northeast of Gorinchem.

The statistical area "Achterdijk", which consists of the hamlet and the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 210.CBS Google Earth 2006]

The name of the hamlet means "Back Dike"; it refers to the dike between Leerdam and Arkel.

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