Heenvliet | |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Netherlands |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | South Holland |
Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name2: | Nissewaard |
Population: | ca. 2,700 |
Heenvliet is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Nissewaard, and lies about 7 km south of Maassluis, on the Brielse Maas.
Heenvliet was a separate municipality until 1980, when it became part of Bernisse.
In 2001, the town of Heenvliet had 2,675 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.36 km2, and contained 1,064 residences.[1] The wider statistical district of Heenvliet, which covers that part of the "Polder Heenvliet" that is in Bernisse, has a population of around 2,700.[2] The historic ruins of Ravesteyn Castle are located in the town.[3]