# Voorburg

> town in South Holland, the Netherlands

**Wikidata**: [Q809821](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q809821)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voorburg)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/voorburg

## Summary

Voorburg is a city located in the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg[1] within the Netherlands. It had a population of 43k in 2023[2].

## Summary
Voorburg is a town in the province of South Holland, Netherlands, situated within the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg. It functions as a populated place and city with a recorded population of 43,090 as of January 1, 2023. The town serves as the location for the town hall (Stadhuis) of Leidschendam-Voorburg and is identified by the UN/LOCODE NLVOB.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Town and city; specifically defined as a "cadastral populated place in the Netherlands."
- **Population**: 43,090 (as of January 1, 2023; source: census data).
- **Location**: Situated in South Holland, Netherlands, within the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 52.07, Longitude 4.355.
- **Time Zone**: UTC+01:00.
- **Demonym**: Voorburger.
- **Postal Codes**: 2270–2275.
- **UN/LOCODE**: NLVOB.
- **Administrative Role**: Owner of the Stadhuis Leidschendam-Voorburg (Town Hall).
- **Civic Symbols**: Utilizes a specific flag, coat of arms, and locator map image.

## FAQs
**Where is Voorburg located?**
Voorburg is located in the Netherlands, specifically in the province of South Holland. It lies at coordinates 52.07°N, 4.355°E and falls administratively under the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg.

**What is the population of Voorburg?**
As of January 1, 2023, the population of Voorburg is 43,090, based on census determination methods provided by official statistics.

**How is Voorburg identified in global and administrative systems?**
The town is identified by numerous systems, including the UN/LOCODE "NLVOB," the BAG Residence ID "1622," and the GeoNames ID "2745321." It also holds a Library of Congress Authority ID (n83030406) and a VIAF ID (133726142).

**What heritage sites are associated with Voorburg?**
The town contains "Rijksmonumenten" (National Monuments) and "Gemeentelijke monumenten" (Municipal Monuments). Detailed lists of these structures are maintained under the categories "Rijksmonumenten in Voorburg" and "Gemeentelijke monumenten in Voorburg."

## Why It Matters
Voorburg is significant both administratively and culturally within the region of South Holland. As the owner of the Stadhuis Leidschendam-Voorburg (Town Hall), it serves as a seat of local governance for the broader municipality. The town possesses distinct civic heraldry, including a registered coat of arms and flag, and maintains a specific demographic identity with a population exceeding 43,000. Its extensive cataloging in international knowledge bases—from the Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) to the GeoNames geographical database—underscores its recognition as a distinct and notable settlement in the Netherlands.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Center**: Serves as the home of the Stadhuis Leidschendam-Voorburg, the administrative center for the municipality.
- **Civic Identity**: Maintains a unique demonym ("Voorburger"), coat of arms, and municipal flag.
- **Heritage Designation**: Contains designated national monuments (Rijksmonumenten) and municipal monuments.
- **International Recognition**: Assigned a valid UN/LOCODE (NLVOB) for trade and transport identification.
- **Linguistic Presence**: Available in 25 different language versions on Wikipedia, including Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Catalan.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Voorburg is a distinct urban area (town and city) classified as a cadastral populated place in the Netherlands. Geographically, it is positioned at a latitude of 52.07 and a longitude of 4.355, operating within the UTC+01:00 time zone. Administratively, the town is part of the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg in the province of South Holland. It plays a central administrative role as the owner of the Stadhuis Leidschendam-Voorburg. The town covers postal codes ranging from 2270 to 2275.

### Demographics
As of the census conducted on January 1, 2023, the population of Voorburg was recorded at 43,090. Residents of the town are referred to by the demonym "Voorburger."

### Heritage and Culture
The town has a structured approach to heritage conservation, maintaining lists of both "Rijksmonumenten" (national heritage sites) and "Gemeentelijke monumenten" (municipal heritage sites) within its borders. Cultural symbols associated with Voorburg include a specific coat of arms and a flag (Flag of Voorburg (2nd).svg). Visual documentation of the town includes a locator map image and a photograph of the town hall (Swaensteyn).

### Digital and Academic Identifiers
Voorburg is extensively indexed across various global databases, libraries, and geographic systems. Key identifiers include:
- **Global Trade/Transport**: UN/LOCODE NLVOB.
- **Libraries & Archives**: VIAF ID 133726142, GND ID 4317164-3, Library of Congress Authority ID n83030406, National Library of Israel ID 987007566928805171, and WorldCat Entities ID E39PBJvhqmVtwwGqgQ69y64Dv3.
- **Geographic Systems**: GeoNames ID 2745321, OpenStreetMap Relation ID 1360684, Who's On First ID 101754709, and GNS Unique Feature ID -2154974.
- **Dutch Specifics**: BAG Residence ID 1622, RKD Thesaurus ID 974, and Wikikids ID Voorburg_(Zuid-Holland).

### Media and Information Resources
The entity is covered by a "Topic's Main Category" (Category:Voorburg) and has associated categories for people born in, dying in, or associated with the town. It has a substantial digital footprint with a "sitelink count" of 26, linking to Wikipedia versions in languages such as English, Japanese (aliases: フォーアブルフ, ヴォールブルグ), Chinese (alias: 福爾堡), Arabic, and others. Audio documentation of the town's name in Dutch is available via Wikimedia Commons (Nl-Voorburg-article.ogg).

*Note on Source Data Anomalies: The provided source material contains data values that appear to be mismatched in external databases, such as the Snarc ID linking to "Kootenay River" and the FactGrid Item ID linking to "Nikolai Puchkov." These specific values are reflected here exactly as provided in the source text.*

## References

1. [Woonplaatsen in Nederland 2021](https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/cijfers/detail/84992NED)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Integrated Authority File
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Source](https://www.cbs.nl/nl-nl/maatwerk/2024/11/kerncijfers-wijken-en-buurten-2023)
7. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/nl.htm)
10. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
11. FactGrid
12. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File