Cabauw consists of a small village centre, and a ribbon of farms along the Lopikerwetering canal, between Zevender and Lopik.

Cabauw is and has long been a catholic enclave within a predominantly Protestant region.

[4] Cabauw is a linear settlement which started as a peat excavation concession.

[5] The KNMI-mast Cabauw is a 213 metres (699 ft) tall meteorological tower from 1972 and is located near the village.

In 1962, it was replaced by a Diesel powered pumping station, however it remained as a backup, and is still occasionally in service.