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Poeldijk () is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 8 km southwest of The Hague.
In 2001, the village of Poeldijk had 5335 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 1.1 km2, and contained 3400 residences.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area). The statistical area "Poeldijk", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 7080.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
Economy The economy of Poeldijk is driven by greenhouse horticulture, with large-scale vegetable and flower production suplying both national and international markets.
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