Biervliet
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Zeeland | ||
| Municipality | Terneuzen | ||
| Population (31 December 2009) | |||
| • Total | 1,631 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
Biervliet is a town in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Terneuzen, and lies about 16 km South of Vlissingen.
Biervliet received city rights in 1183. It is originally a fishing village. The Dutch Reformed Church in Biervliet has a number of intact stained windows dating from 1660-1661.
Until 1970, Biervliet was a separate municipality.
In 2001, the town of Biervliet had 1292 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.52 km², and contained 627 residences.[1] The statistical area "Biervliet", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1580.[2]
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.
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Biervliet". Map of the former municipality in 1868.
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