# Gouda

> city in South Holland, the Netherlands

**Wikidata**: [Q33439340](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q33439340)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gouda

## Summary
Gouda is a city located in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. Situated near the Gouwe river, from which it takes its name, it is officially classified as a cadastral populated place and a large human settlement. The city holds historical significance as a place that received town rights and privileges in the year 1272.

## Key Facts
- **Location:** South Holland, Netherlands
- **Coordinates:** 52.01667°N, 4.70833°E
- **Town Rights:** Granted in 1272
- **UN/LOCODE:** NLGOU
- **BAG Residence ID:** 1005
- **Named After:** The Gouwe river
- **Classification:** City, large human settlement, cadastral populated place in the Netherlands
- **GeoNames ID:** 2755420
- **VIAF ID:** 159457269
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n81081127
- **WorldCat Entities ID:** E39PBJxcYtFpVRBjyBYCVYJYyd
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -2144863
- **RKD Thesaurus ID:** 1785
- **Latin Place Names ID:** g/goudae
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007531814205171
- **National Historical Museums of Sweden ID:** geo/CF1410DE-B1F8-436A-AE14-B9409E3A4BEE
- **Yale Lux ID:** place/786d01a7-52bb-4a5f-8d36-d1d1437c61de

## FAQs
**Where is Gouda located?**
Gouda is a city situated in the province of South Holland, within the Netherlands. It is geographically positioned at the coordinates 52.01667° latitude and 4.70833° longitude.

**What is the origin of the name Gouda?**
The city is named after the Gouwe, a body of water in the region.

**When did Gouda receive its city rights?**
Gouda was officially granted town rights and privileges in the year 1272.

**What is the UN/LOCODE for Gouda?**
The United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE) for Gouda is NLGOU.

## Why It Matters
Gouda serves as a notable example of a historic Dutch city with formal administrative status dating back to the 13th century. Its classification as a "cadastral populated place" highlights its established role in land registration and governance within the Netherlands. As the capital of the region also named Gouda, it functions as a central hub for the surrounding area. The city's extensive cataloging in international databases, ranging from the Library of Congress to the National Historical Museums of Sweden, underscores its cultural and geographical relevance in global records.

## Notable For
- **Historical Foundation:** Established as a place with town rights and privileges in 1272.
- **Etymology:** Directly named after the Gouwe river.
- **Administrative Status:** Recognized as the capital of the Gouda region.
- **Global Identifiers:** Extensively indexed with unique IDs across major library, geographical, and authority systems worldwide.
- **UN Trade Code:** Designated with the UN/LOCODE NLGOU for trade and transport purposes.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Gouda is located in South Holland, Netherlands, with precise coordinates at 52.01667° latitude and 4.70833° longitude. It is administratively defined as a cadastral populated place in the Netherlands and serves as the capital of the Gouda region. The city's official BAG Residence ID is 1005. Its status as a large human settlement (city) is supported by a sitelink count of 252 related to its classification.

### History and Etymology
The city's name is derived from the Gouwe river. Historically, Gouda is defined as a place with town rights and privileges, a status it acquired in 1272. This historical foundation establishes it as a long-standing urban center in the Netherlands.

### International Databases and Cataloging
Gouda is recorded in numerous international geographical and bibliographical systems. In the realm of global trade and transport, it is identified by the UN/LOCODE NLGOU. Geographic identifiers include a GeoNames ID of 2755420 and a GNS Unique Feature ID of -2144863.

The city holds substantial presence in library and archival authority files:
- **Library Systems:** Library of Congress Authority ID (n81081127), VIAF ID (159457269), WorldCat Entities ID (E39PBJxcYtFpVRBjyBYCVYJYyd).
- **Art and History:** RKD Thesaurus ID (1785), National Historical Museums of Sweden ID (geo/CF1410DE-B1F8-436A-AE14-B9409E3A4BEE), Yale Lux ID (place/786d01a7-52bb-4a5f-8d36-d1d1437c61de).
- **Other Identifiers:** National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007531814205171) and Latin Place Names ID (g/goudae).

### Linked Data and References
The entity is associated with various data properties, including references to "History of ancient Greece" via a SNARC ID and a FactGrid Item ID linked to the value "Furcraea samalana." The city maintains Wikipedia entries in languages such as Egyptian Arabic (arz) and Cebuano (ceb). An image of the city, specifically capturing the Gouwekerk, is available via Wikimedia Commons.

## References

1. [Woonplaatsen in Nederland 2021](https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/cijfers/detail/84992NED)
2. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/nl.htm)
3. FactGrid
4. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File