Simonshaven
Place in South Holland, Netherlands
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Simonshaven | |
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 The town centre (darkgreen) and the statistical district (lightgreen) of Simonshaven in the former municipality of Bernisse. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Nissewaard |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 445 |
Simonshaven is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Nissewaard, and lies about 4 km southwest of Spijkenisse.
In 2001, the village of Simonshaven had 231 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.06 km², and contained 103 residences.[1] The somewhat larger statistical area of Simonshaven has a population of around 290.[2]
Until 2015, Simonshaven was part of Bernisse.
The poet Augusta Peaux was born in Simonshaven, where her father was a preacher.[3]
