Poortugaal
Coordinates: 51°52′N 4°24′E / 51.867°N 4.400°E
Poortugaal is a village that is situated near the municipality of Rotterdam. Together with Rhoon, Poortugaal forms the municipality of Albrandswaard. The village has a long history dating back to the 15th century. It has a church dating from that period. The name is probably derived from Portugal.
Since January 1, 1985, the village has been part of the municipality of Albrandswaard together with Rhoon.[1]
The village has a connection to the city of Rotterdam by Rotterdam Metro line D, through Poortugaal station.
References[]
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
External links[]
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Poortugaal". Map of the former municipality in 1868.
Categories:
- Albrandswaard
- Populated places in South Holland
- Former municipalities of South Holland
- South Holland geography stubs