Vlaardingen

Vlaardingen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvlaːrdɪŋə(n)] ) is a city in South Holland in the Netherlands. It is located on the north bank of the Nieuwe Maas river at the confluence with the Oude Maas. The municipality administers an area of 26.69 km2 (10.31 sq mi), of which 23.57 km2 (9.10 sq mi) is land, with 73,924 residents in 2021.

Vlaardingen
Old harbour in the centre of Vlaardingen
Nickname: 
Haringstad (Herring town)
Location in South Holland
Coordinates: 51°54′N 4°21′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
Government
  BodyMunicipal council
  MayorBert Wijbenga (VVD)
Area
  Total26.69 km2 (10.31 sq mi)
  Land23.57 km2 (9.10 sq mi)
  Water3.12 km2 (1.20 sq mi)
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)
  Total73,924
  Density3,136/km2 (8,120/sq mi)
DemonymVlaardinger
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
3130–3138
Area code010
Websitewww.vlaardingen.nl
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