Rockanje
Rockanje is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westvoorne, and lies about 7 km northwest of Hellevoetsluis.
Rockanje | |
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Town | |
 Town centre of Rockanje | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Rockanje in the municipality of Westvoorne. | |
| Coordinates: 51°52′14″N 4°4′8″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Westvoorne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.03 km2 (11.59 sq mi) |
| • Land | 29.75 km2 (11.49 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2005) | |
| • Total | 6,560 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 3235 |
In 2001, the town of Rockanje had 4805 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.2 km², and contained 2004 residences.[1] The statistical area "Rockanje", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 5710.[2]
Rockanje was a separate municipality until 1980, when it became part of Westvoorne.[3]
Rockanje in 1866.
References
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of January 1, 2005.
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006.
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