Maassluis

Maassluis (Dutch pronunciation: [maːˈslœys] ) is a city in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality had a population of 33,567 in 2021 and covered 10.12 km2 (3.91 sq mi) of which 1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi) was water.

Maassluis
Aerial view of Maassluis
Location in South Holland
Coordinates: 51°56′N 4°14′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
Government
  BodyMunicipal council
  MayorEdo Haan (PvdA)
Area
  Total10.12 km2 (3.91 sq mi)
  Land8.48 km2 (3.27 sq mi)
  Water1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi)
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)
  Total33,567
  Density3,958/km2 (10,250/sq mi)
DemonymMaassluizer
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
3140–3147
Area code010
Websitewww.maassluis.nl

It received city rights in 1811.

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