Midden-Delfland

Midden-Delfland (Dutch: [ˈmɪdə(n)ˈdɛl(ə)flɑnt] ⓘ) is a municipality (gemeente) in the Westland region in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. It had a population of 19,414 in 2021, and covers an area of 49.38 km2 (19.07 sq mi) of which 2.19 km2 (0.85 sq mi) is water.

Midden-Delfland
Municipality
Canal through Zweth
Canal through Zweth
Flag of Midden-Delfland
Flag
Coat of arms of Midden-Delfland
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Midden-Delfland in a municipal map of South Holland
Location in South Holland
Coordinates: 51°59′N 4°19′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
Established1 January 2004[1]
Government
[2]
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorArnoud Rodenburg (CDA)
Area
[3]
 • Total49.38 km2 (19.07 sq mi)
 • Land47.19 km2 (18.22 sq mi)
 • Water2.19 km2 (0.85 sq mi)
Elevation
[4]
−2 m (−7 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[5]
 • Total19,414
 • Density411/km2 (1,060/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
2635–2636, 3155
Area code010, 015
Websitewww.middendelfland.nl

It was formed on January 1, 2004, through the merger of the former municipalities:

  • Maasland (population: 6,844), covered an area of 24.42 km2 (9.43 sq mi) of which 0.6 km2 (0.23 sq mi) water.
  • Schipluiden (population: 11,173), covered an area of 30.00 km2 (11.58 sq mi) of which 0.39 km2 (0.15 sq mi) water.

Population Centres

The municipality comprises the population centres:

Topography

Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Midden-Delfland, June 2015

Geography

The green area that comprises the municipality of Midden-Delfland was named Midden-Delfland before 2004, and it referred to the green area surrounded by cities (such as The Hague and Rotterdam) and the horticulture area of Westland. The supporters of a continuous green area were lucky that the municipality of Midden-Delfland became a reality: the cities of Delft, Vlaardingen and Schiedam wanted to build new houses here, and the Westland gardeners also wanted to expand. Now, Midden-Delfland is designated as a recreation area for people from the surrounding cities.

Notable people
  • Schipluiden - Gaag
    Schipluiden - Gaag
  • Maasland - Former city hall
    Maasland - Former city hall
  • Schipluiden
    Schipluiden
  • Hervormde Kerk Schipluiden
    Hervormde Kerk Schipluiden
  • Hodenpijl, former church
    Hodenpijl, former church
  • De Zweth, bridge: Kandelaarsbrug
    De Zweth, bridge: Kandelaarsbrug

References
  1. "Gemeentelijke indeling op 1 januari 2004" [Municipal divisions on 1 January 2004]. cbs.nl (in Dutch). CBS. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  2. "Samenstelling college" [Members of the board] (in Dutch). Gemeente Midden-Delfland. Archived from the original on 7 September 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  3. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  4. "Postcodetool for 2636HX". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  5. "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
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