Spijk (Groningen)

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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Spijk in the municipality of Delfzijl.

Spijk (53°23′N 6°50′E) is a town in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Delfzijl, and lies about 26 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Groningen.

In 2001, the town of Spijk had 1132 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.50 km2, and contained 475 residences.[1] The statistical area "Spijk", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1250.[2]

[edit] 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 January 1, 2005.


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