Liesveld

Liesveld
—  Municipality  —
Flag Coat of arms
Coordinates: 51°55′00″N 4°49′30″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	South Holland
Area(2006)
• Total	44.44 km2 (17.16 sq mi)
• Land	41.07 km2 (15.86 sq mi)
• Water	3.37 km2 (1.30 sq mi)
Population (1 January, 2007)
• Total	9,802
• Density	239/km2 (620/sq mi)
	Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)

Liesveld ( pronunciation ) is a municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of 9,810 in 2006, and covers an area of 44.44 km² (17.16 mile²) of which 3.37 km² (1.30 mile²) is water.

The municipality of Liesveld was formed on 1 January 1986 from the former municipalities of Groot-Ammers, Langerak, Nieuwpoort, and Streefkerk. It consists of the population centres Groot-Ammers, Langerak, Nieuwpoort, Streefkerk, and Waal.

Its name is probably derived from a low-lying swampy area filled with reed grasses (Dutch: lies - Glyceria aquatica) near Gelkenes. Castle Liesvelt was built on such a reedy field, giving its name to the Lords of Liesvelt, who owned lands within the municipality.

External links

• Official Website