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
Town
Location of Streefkerk
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Streefkerk in the former municipality of Liesveld.
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 / 51.54; 4.45
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
MunicipalityMolenlanden
Population
 (1 January 2004)
2,600
Major roadsN216

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.

References

  1. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
  3. Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.


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