Poortugaal

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Coordinates: 51°52′N 4°24′E / 51.867°N 4.4°E / 51.867; 4.4

Poortugaal is a village that is situated near the municipality of Rotterdam. Together with Rhoon, Poortugaal forms the municipality of Albrandswaard. The village has a long history dating back to the 15th century. It has a church dating from that period. The name is probably derived from Portugal.

Since January 1, 1985, the village has been part of the municipality of Albrandswaard together with Rhoon.^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006. [1]

[edit] External links

• J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Poortugaal". Map of the former municipality in 1868.

Erasmus Line (Rotterdam Metro): Rotterdam Central station - Rhoon (m. Albrandswaard) - Poortugaal (ditto) - Hoogvliet (m. Rotterdam) - Spijkenisse.

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