Nieuwpoort
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The city centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Nieuwpoort in the former municipality of Liesveld.
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| Coordinates: 51°56′N 4°52′E / 51.933°N 4.867°E / 51.933; 4.867 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Molenlanden |
| Population
(1 jan 2004)
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| • Total | 1,394 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
2965
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| Dialing code | 0184 |
Nieuwpoort is a tiny city in the Netherlands in the municipality of Molenlanden. The place was given city rights in 1283.
In 2001, the city of Nieuwpoort had 619 inhabitants. The built-up area of the city was 0.092 km², and contained 230 residences.[1] The statistical area "Nieuwpoort", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1370 (2006).[2]
In the 13th century, the current location of the Nieuwpoort fortress was created by Lord Van Liesveld and Lord Van Langerack. The two lords wanted a settlement and in 1270, they both gave some of their property to make this happen. In 1283, the fortress was given town privileges.
After a turbulent beginning, with many sieges and devastation, more peaceful times eventually arrived in the 17th century. The city ramparts saved the city from floods in 1809[3] and 1820. Due to an economical crisis in the 1930s and World War II, the town decayed. In 1970, the Provincial States of South Holland initiated a reconstruction and restoration of the fortress and the town. This work was finished in 1998.
Nieuwpoort was a separate municipality until 1986, when it became part of Liesveld,[4] and then became part of Molenwaard in 2013.
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