Dodewaard

Dodewaard is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Neder-Betuwe, and lies about 7 km south of Wageningen.

Dodewaard
Remainder of the nuclear power plant
Dodewaard
Location in the Netherlands
Dodewaard
Dodewaard (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 51°55′N 5°39′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityNeder-Betuwe
Area
  Total19.32 km2 (7.46 sq mi)
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total4,465
  Density230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6669
Dialing code0488

Dodewaard was a separate municipality until 2002, when it became a part of Kesteren. Before 1818, the municipality was called "Hien en Dodewaard".

It also houses the now defunct Dodewaard nuclear power plant.

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