Streefkerk
Streefkerk is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Molenlanden, and lies on the southside of the river Lek, about 20 kilometres east of Rotterdam.
Streefkerk | |
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Town | |
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Streefkerk in the former municipality of Liesveld. | |
| Coordinates: 51.54°N 4.45°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Molenlanden |
| Population (1 January 2004) | 2,600 |
| Major roads | N216 |
In 2004, the town of Streefkerk had 2600 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.37 km², and contained 628 residences.[1] The statistical area "Streefkerk", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2,600.[2]
Streefkerk was a separate municipality until 1986, when it became part of Liesveld.[3] The latter has been part of Molenwaard since 2013.
Windmill De Liefde
Cycle bridge
References
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Streefkerk". Map of the former municipality in 1868.
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