Streefkerk Explained

Streefkerk
Settlement Type:Town
Image Map1:Map NL - Liesveld - Streefkerk.png
Map Caption1:The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Streefkerk in the former municipality of Liesveld.
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Netherlands
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:South Holland
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Molenlanden
Population:2,600
Population As Of:1 January 2004
Coordinates:51.54°N 4.45°W
Blank Name Sec1:Transport
Blank1 Name Sec1:Major roads
Blank1 Info Sec1:N216
Area Code:0184
Postal Code:2959

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.

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. 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.