Tiengemeten

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The village (dark red) and the statistical district (light green) of Tiengemeten in the municipality of Korendijk.

Tiengemeten (51°44′N, 4°19′E) is an island in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Korendijk, and lies about 11 km south of Spijkenisse.

The statistical area "Tiengemeten", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 10.[1]

On 10 May 2007 the island has officially been given back to nature – all inhabitants have been relocated and nature is allowed to undisturbedly work its way.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003–2005. As of January 1, 2005.
  2. ^ "Tiengemeten terug aan de natuur", Rijnmond.nl, RTV Rijnmond, 2007-05-10. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. (Dutch) 


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