Pernis, Netherlands
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Rotterdam |
| Population | 4.560 |
Pernis is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands. The district has a population of 4,560 (2005) on a total area size of 1.60 km². Pernis is not a full sub-municipality of Rotterdam, but the former independent municipality does have its own district council. Although surrounded by ports, Pernis has preserved its village-like atmosphere very well.
Pernis is best known for its petrochemical industry. Refineries define its skyline. Shell's refinery near Pernis is the largest oil refinery in Europe, and one of the largest in the world.
Pernis was merged with 's-Gravenambacht in 1832. It remained an independent municipality until 1934, when it was merged into Rotterdam.[1]
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[edit] Born in Pernis
- Sjaak Troost (born 1959) – Feyenoord football (soccer) defender
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[edit] References
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006.
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Coordinates: 51°53′N 4°23′E / 51.883°N 4.383°E
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