Bergschenhoek
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Bergschenhoek | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | South Holland |
Coordinates | |
Area | 15.52 km² |
- Land | 14.89 km² |
- Water | 0.63 km² |
Population (2006) | 16,608 |
- Density | 1,115/km² |
Bergschenhoek (population: 16,608 in 2006) is a town in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of 15.52 km² (of which 0.63 km² water). On January 1, 2007, the town will join with neighbouring towns Berkel en Rodenrijs and Bleiswijk to form the new municipality Lansingerland.
The municipality of Bergschenhoek also includes the following towns, villages and townships: De Rotte.
The name of the municipality is derived from a district of the nearby town 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.
[edit] External links
- MapQuest map of Bergschenhoek
- Maps of South Holland