Oegstgeest Municipality

Oegstgeest is a town in , bordering the city of , perhaps best known as the birthplace of Dutch author Jan Wolkers and from the title of his autobiographical novel Return to Oegstgeest.
  • …has about 25,100 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (30 feet)
  • …is also known as “Gemeente Oegstgeest”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Wereldmuseum Leiden.
is a Rijksmuseum in the located in the university city of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Leiden and Katwijk.
is easily one of the most enchanting cities in the .
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Latitude
52.1826° or 52° 10′ 57″ north
Longitude
4.4668° or 4° 28′ 0″ east
Open location code
9F465FM8+2P
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

“Oegstgeest Municipality” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Oegstgeest”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Leidse Hout and Kasteel Endegeest.

South Holland: Highlights

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