Goeree-Overflakkee
Goeree-Overflakkee is an island and municipality of the province of South Holland, the Netherlands. In 2016 the municipality had about 48,000 people. The municipality covers an area of 422 km², the island an area of 262 km².
Coordinates: 51°45′18.3″N 4°09′40.3″E / 51.755083°N 4.161194°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Zuid-Holland |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ada Grootenboer-Dubbelman |
Area | |
• Total | 260.5 km2 (100.6 sq mi) |
Population (January 1, 2001) | |
• Total | 46,646 |
• Density | 179.1/km2 (464/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Postal code(s) | 3240–3258 |
MCN | 1924 |
Website | Official website |
It was created on 1 January 2013, Goeree-Overflakkee has also been a municipality. It is made from the former municipalities of Goedereede, Dirksland, Middelharnis, and Oostflakkee.