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 / 51.333°N 3.683°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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- ^ 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.
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