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Nissewaard
City centre of Spijkenisse
City centre of Spijkenisse
Geervliet, windmill: de Bernissemolen
Geervliet, windmill: de Bernissemolen
Heenvliet market
Heenvliet market
Flag of Nissewaard
Flag
Coat of arms of Nissewaard
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Nissewaard in a municipal map of South Holland
Location in South Holland
Country Netherlands
Province South Holland
Established 1 January 2015
Government
 • Body Municipal council
Area
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 • Land 82.25 km2 (31.76 sq mi)
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Population
 (May 2014)
 • Total data missing
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
3200–3209, 3211, 3212, 3214, 3216, 3218, 3227
Area code 0181

Nissewaard is a municipality in the Netherlands. It is located on the island of Voorne-Putten. This island is in the southern part of the province of South Holland.

Nissewaard was formed on January 1, 2015. It was created by combining two older municipalities: Spijkenisse and Bernisse. As of 2014, about 85,000 people lived in Nissewaard.

Exploring Nissewaard: A Dutch Municipality

Where is Nissewaard Located?

Nissewaard is part of the Netherlands, a country in Europe. It is found in the province of South Holland. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and waterways.

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A topographic map showing the municipality of Nissewaard in June 2015.

The municipality is situated on an island called Voorne-Putten. This island is surrounded by water. It has a mix of urban areas and natural spaces.

People Who Made a Mark in Nissewaard

Many interesting people have connections to Nissewaard. They include writers, musicians, and athletes. Here are a few notable individuals.

  • Dirk van Hogendorp (1761–1822): Born in Heenvliet, Dirk was a Dutch officer and writer. He lived a long time ago.
  • Jan Campert (1902–1943): Jan was born in Spijkenisse. He worked as a journalist and writer. He also wrote about theater.
  • Spinvis (born 1961): Erik de Jong, known as Spinvis, is a musician from Spijkenisse. He creates unique music as a one-man project.
  • Afrojack (born 1987): Nick van de Wall, known as Afrojack, is a famous DJ and music producer. He was born in Spijkenisse.
  • Duncan Laurence (born 1994): Duncan is a singer from Spijkenisse. He won the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. This is a big music competition.

Athletes from Nissewaard

Nissewaard has also produced many talented athletes. They have competed in various sports.

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Dirk van Hogendorp, around 1813.
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Chanella Stougje, a racing cyclist, in 2016.
  • Bram Groeneweg (1905–1988): Born in Spijkenisse, Bram was a long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
  • Emiel Mellaard (born 1966): Emiel is a retired long jumper from Spijkenisse. He once held the Dutch record for the long jump.
  • Maarten den Bakker (born 1969): Maarten is a retired road bicycle racer. He was born in Abbenbroek. He competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
  • Joeri de Groot (born 1977): Joeri is a Dutch rower from Spijkenisse. He competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
  • Chanella Stougje (born 1996): Chanella is a professional racing cyclist. She was born in Zuidland.

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