Goeree-Overflakkee

island and municipality in the Netherlands

Goeree-Overflakkee is an island and municipality of the province of South Holland, the Netherlands. In 2016 the municipality had about 48,000 people. The municipality covers an area of 422 km², the island an area of 262 km².

Goeree-Overflakkee
View of Goeree-Overflakkee
View of Goeree-Overflakkee
Flag of Goeree-Overflakkee
Official seal of Goeree-Overflakkee
Goeree-Overflakkee is located in Netherlands
Goeree-Overflakkee
Goeree-Overflakkee
Coordinates: 51°45′18.3″N 4°09′40.3″E / 51.755083°N 4.161194°E / 51.755083; 4.161194
Country Netherlands
Province Zuid-Holland
Government
 • MayorAda Grootenboer-Dubbelman
Area
 • Total260.5 km2 (100.6 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2001)
 • Total46,646
 • Density179.1/km2 (464/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code(s)
3240–3258
MCN1924
WebsiteOfficial website

It was created on 1 January 2013, Goeree-Overflakkee has also been a municipality. It is made from the former municipalities of Goedereede, Dirksland, Middelharnis, and Oostflakkee.

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