Bergschenhoek
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Country | Netherlands | ||
Province | South Holland | ||
Municipality | Lansingerland | ||
Hoofdplaats | Bergschenhoek | ||
Area | |||
• Land | 14.89 km2 (5.75 sq mi) | ||
• Water | 0.63 km2 (0.24 sq mi) | ||
Population (1 January 2017) | 18.075 | ||
Major roads | N209 |
Bergschenhoek ([ˌbɛrxsə(n)ˈɦuk] (
Due to the continuing influx of people to Bergschenhoek, it is in a constant state of expansion, and is now predominantly a commuter town as most of its residents work in the neighbouring city.
The name of the town is derived from a district of the nearby city of Rotterdam, Hillegersberg. There was a road leading to this municipality. On a corner of this road ('hoek' in Dutch) a settlement grew, leading to a village. This village was named after Hillegersberg, and the corner was incorporated in the name, hence the name (Hillegers)Bergschenhoek.