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Singles in Gouda

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Gouda at a glance

  • With about 72,000 inhabitants, Gouda is one of the 50 largest places in the Netherlands.
  • It's part of South Holland.
  • Rotterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands, is about 19 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Alphen aan den Rijn (13 km), Zoetermeer (15 km) and Leiden (22 km).

Where to meet in Gouda

Gouda is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Alphen aan den Rijn is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Gouda: questions and answers

How far around Gouda can I search?

More than 5.9 million people live within 50 km of Gouda, in 127 towns and cities including Rotterdam, Amsterdam and The Hague. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Gouda free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Gouda or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Gouda real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Gouda?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the Netherlands or abroad.

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