Poortugaal

Coordinates: 51°52′N 4°24′E / 51.867°N 4.400°E / 51.867; 4.400

Portugaal, reformed church

View of Poortugaal.

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 (2006). "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten". KNAW.

External links

J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Poortugaal". Map of the former municipality in 1868.

Populated places in the municipality of Albrandswaard

Villages	Poortugaal Rhoon

Hamlets	Koedood (in part) Rhoonse Veer

List of cities, towns and villages in South Holland

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