Pernis (Netherlands)

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Pernis is a village and district of the municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. The district has a population of 4,560 (2005) on a total area size of 1.60 km². Pernis is not a full submunicipality (deelgemeente) of Rotterdam, but the former independent municipality nevertheless has its own district council. Although surrounded by ports, Pernis has preserved it's village-like atmosphere very well.

Pernis is best known because of its petrochemical industry. Many refineries are part of its skyline.

Pernis was a separate municipality until 1934, when it became part of Rotterdam.^[1]

Contents 1 Notable people born in Pernis 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Notable people born in Pernis

• Sjaak Troost (born 1959) – Feyenoord football (soccer) defender

[edit] See also

• Rotterdam metro.

[edit] References

1. ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006. [1]

[edit] External links

• Website of the district council of Pernis

Coordinates: 51°53′N 4°23′E / 51.883°N 4.383°E / 51.883; 4.383