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Statistical area in South Holland, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tiengemeten is an island in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Hoeksche Waard and lies about 11 km (7 mi) south of Spijkenisse. Before 1984 the island was administratively split between Goudswaard and Zuid-Beijerland, and until 2019 it was part of the municipality of Korendijk.
Tiengemeten | |
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Statistical area | |
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![]() The former hamlet (dark red) and the statistical district (light green) of Tiengemeten in the former municipality of Korendijk. | |
Coordinates: 51°44′N 4°19′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | South Holland |
Municipality | Hoeksche Waard |
Population (January 1, 2005) | |
• Total | 10 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
The name Tiengemeten refers to an ancient area measurement; one gemet is comparable with one acre so the name means ten-acre island. Ten gemets would be about 100 by 400 metres (330 by 1,310 feet), while the island is actually about 7 km (4 mi) long and 2 km (1 mi) across at its widest.
The statistical area "Tiengemeten" had a population of around 10 until 2007.[1] On 10 May 2007, the island was officially allowed to revert to its natural state after its inhabitants were relocated.[2]
The Rien Poortvliet museum is located on the island.
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