Biervliet

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

Biervliet (51°20′N, 3°41′E) is a town in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Terneuzen, and lies about 16 km south of Vlissingen.

Biervliet received city rights in 1183. It is originally a fishing village. The Dutch Reformed Church in Biervliet has a number of intact stained windows dating from 1660-1661.

Until 1970, Biervliet was a separate municipality.

In 2001, the town of Biervliet had 1292 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.52 km², and contained 627 residences.[1] The statistical area "Biervliet", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1580.[2]

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  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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