noordzuidpositie

Noordzuidpositie is a Dutch term that denotes a position or orientation along the north-south axis. It is used to describe the relative location of a feature within a given area, or the alignment of structures along a north-south line. The term can be written noord-zuidpositie or noordzuidpositie.

In geography and cartography, noordzuidpositie indicates where something lies from north to south within a region. In urban planning and architecture, it often refers to the orientation of streets, plots, or buildings along a north-south axis, which can influence daylight access, solar gain, wind exposure, and energy efficiency. In transportation and infrastructure, a north-south alignment may affect route planning and resilience to climate conditions. In political or regional planning contexts, the concept can appear when contrasting north-south patterns of development, though more common Dutch terms for that divide are noord-zuid-as or noord-zuidlijn.

The term is descriptive and context-dependent; it does not denote a strict technical standard. It appears mainly in planning documents, cartographic descriptions, and academic writing, where it helps situate features relative to the cardinal directions.

See also: Noord-zuid-as, Noord-zuidlijn are related concepts in Dutch planning discourse.