Maasdijk

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Maasdijk
Country Netherlands
Province Zuid-Holland
Municipality Westland
Population ± 5,000
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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Maasdijk in the municipality of Westland.
Maasdijk, view to the village

Maasdijk (51°58′N 4°13′E / 51.967°N 4.217°E / 51.967; 4.217) is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 5 km northwest of Maassluis.

In 2008, the town of Maasdijk has 7000 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town is 1.5 km², and contains 4000 of the 7000 residences.[1] The statistical area "Maasdijk", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 4060.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  2. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.