It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 10 km (6 miles) southwest of The Hague.

The largest flower auction site in the world, operated by FloraHolland [nl], can be found in the nearby village of Honselersdijk.

Naaldwijk was previously a municipality in its own right, covering an area of 25.33 km2 (9¾ sq.

[1] The statistical area "Naaldwijk", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 17,370.

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