It is a part of the municipality of Neder-Betuwe, and lies about 7 km south of Wageningen.

Dodewaard extends south from national highway A15(exit 36 Dodewaard-Opheusden) and sits along the river Waal.

It was first mentioned in the 11th century de Dodeuuero, and means "land near water of Dudo/Dodo (person)".

[5] Dodewaard developed along the Waal River as a stretched out settlement.

Most of the complex has been demolished, however the core remains and will not be dismantled until 2045 when the radio activity has been substantially reduced.