Leerdam (population: 21,028) is a town in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of 35.18 km² (of which 0.36 km² water).
The municipality of Leerdam also includes the following towns, villages and townships: Kedichem[?], Oosterwijk[?], Schoonrewoerd[?].
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As of the census of 2000, there are 1,546 people, 509 households, and 417 families residing in the town. The population density is 129.8/km² (336.2/mi²). ...