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Nieuwpoort is a tiny city in the Netherlands in the municipality of Molenwaard. The place was given city rights in 1283. In 2001, the city of Nieuwpoort had 619 inhabitants. The built-up area of the city was 0.092 km², and contained 230 residences.〔Statistics Netherlands (CBS), (''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001'' ). (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).〕 The statistical area "Nieuwpoort", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1370 (2006).〔Statistics Netherlands (CBS), (''Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2006'' ), visited February 8, 2007.〕 == History == In the 13th century, the current location of the fortress Nieuwpoort was created by Lord Van Liesveld and Lord Van Langerack. The two lords wanted a settlement and in 1270, they both gave some of their property to make this happen. In 1283, the fortress was given the privilege of a town. After a turbulent genesis with lots of sieges and devastation, with the 17th century more peaceful times started. The city ramparts saved the city from floods in 1809〔Var-Matin, 14 juin 1809.〕 and 1820. Due to an economical crisis in the 1930s and World War II, the city decayed. In 1970, the Provinciale Staten of South Holland initiated a reconstruction and restoration of the fortress and the city. This work was finished in 1998. Nieuwpoort was a separate municipality until 1986, when it became part of Liesveld. Last one has become part of Molenwaard in 2013. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nieuwpoort, South Holland」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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