Poeldijk (52°1′N 4°13′E / 52.017°N 4.217°E / 52.017; 4.217) is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 8 km southwest of The Hague.

Poeldijk
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Poeldijk in the municipality of Westland.
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Poeldijk in the municipality of Westland.
Location of Poeldijk
Coordinates: 52°1′30″N 4°13′19″E / 52.02500°N 4.22194°E / 52.02500; 4.22194
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
MunicipalityWestland
Area
 • Total
1.52 km2 (0.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
7.080

In 2001, the village of Poeldijk had 5335 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 1.1 km2, and contained 3400 residences.[1] The statistical area "Poeldijk", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 7080.[2]

Greenhouses at the Wateringseweg

References

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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 1 January 2005.