What is the population of Middelharnis, South Holland?

Middelharnis has a population of approximately 7,755 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Middelharnis, South Holland located?

Middelharnis is located in South Holland, Netherlands, at approximate coordinates 51.7576°, 4.1656°.

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Middelharnis

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Middelharnis

Total population

7,755

Coordinates51.76°, 4.17°

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Official website

www.middelharnis.nl

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Overview

Middelharnis is a town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland, on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee. The town had a population of about 6,800 in 2012. On 1 January 2013, Middelharnis merged with Goedereede, Dirksland, and Oostflakkee into the new municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee.

History & geography

History

The village was first mentioned in 1466 as "die Middelharnisse". The etymology is disputed. Middelharnis developed after a dike was built around the Oudeland polder in 1465. In 1598, a fish auction was built in Middelharnis and it developed into a regional centre. The Dutch Reformed church is a double aisled cruciform church from the 15th century. The tower was built in stages from 1475 until 1520. The church was devastated by fire in 1904 and later restored. Middelharnis has a shopping area called D'n Diek. This shopping center settled itself on a dike which used to be the last barrier for the town from the Haringvliet. The town hosts two public and one Christian high school. Middelharnis has an inland harbor with connection to the Haringvliet. There is also a small beach which can get very crowded in the summertime. In Middelharnis the old main street has the old municipality building.

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