Wateringen
Wateringen is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 5 km southwest of The Hague.
Wateringen | |
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 The village (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Wateringen in the municipality of Westland. | |
| Coordinates: 52°1′N 4°16′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Westland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) |
Until 2004 it was a separate municipality and covered an area of 8.93 km².
The former municipality of Wateringen also included the town Kwintsheul.
The village of Wateringen has a population of around 10,860.[1] The statistical area Wateringen, which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 13,880.[1]
Wateringen in 1865.
Gallery
windmill: molen de Windlust
church in the street
church: Sint Jan de Doperkerk
References
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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