Nieuwpoort, South Holland
Nieuwpoort | |
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City | |
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 The city centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Nieuwpoort in the former municipality of Liesveld. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Molenwaard |
| Population (1 jan 2004) | |
• Total | 1,394 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 2965 |
| Dialing code | 0184 |
Nieuwpoort is a tiny city in the Netherlands in the municipality of Molenwaard. The place was given city rights in 1283.
In 2001, the city of Nieuwpoort had 619 inhabitants. The built-up area of the city was 0.092 km², and contained 230 residences.[1] The statistical area "Nieuwpoort", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1370 (2006).[2]
History
In the 13th century, the current location of the fortress Nieuwpoort was created by Lord Van Liesveld and Lord Van Langerack. The two lords wanted a settlement and in 1270, they both gave some of their property to make this happen. In 1283, the fortress was given the privilege of a town.
After a turbulent genesis with lots of sieges and devastation, with the 17th century more peaceful times started. The city ramparts saved the city from floods in 1809[3] and 1820. Due to an economical crisis in the 1930s and World War II, the city decayed. In 1970, the Provinciale Staten of South Holland initiated a reconstruction and restoration of the fortress and the city. This work was finished in 1998.
Nieuwpoort was a separate municipality until 1986, when it became part of Liesveld.[4] Last one has become part of Molenwaard in 2013.
References
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2006, visited February 8, 2007.
- ^ Var-Matin, 14 juin 1809.
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
External links
- Image gallery Nieuwpoort
- Template:Kuyper Map of the former municipality, around 1868.