Rotterdam-Zuid
Encyclopedia
Rotterdam-Zuid includes the part of Rotterdam
, which is south of the Nieuwe Maas
, on the island IJsselmonde. Rotterdam-Zuid has 200,000 inhabitants.
Traditionally this was seen as somewhat separate town, by the river separating this area from the rest of Rotterdam. Originally, the districts only by bridges over the Noordereiland
are connected. For the rest had to rely on ferries. Later on in 1942 and the Maastunnel
in the mid-sixties when the first Van Brienenoordbrug
. Later compounds were Willemsbrug
and the Erasmusbrug
.
(the area between the Zwanegat and the Nieuwe Maas). In 1658, the remainder of Feijenoord is bought. Feijenoord was used to bring things under which they would prefer not in town, such as the pest house
, a whale-oil factory and the gallows
of the Admiralty
.
In 1869, the town of Feijenoord was annexed by Rotterdam. After completion of the Nieuwe Waterweg
in 1872 port of Rotterdam began to develop a boisterous, mostly in Rotterdam-Zuid realized. The first developments were a private initiative led by Lodewijk Pincoffs. In 1878 was a permanent connection between Rotterdam and the South position.
The population of Rotterdam-Zuid was in the first decades mostly port workers who largely came from the countryside of the South Holland and Zeeland islands and North Brabant.
Rotterdam has over the years, several municipalities on the island IJsselmonde annexation: Charlois and Katendrecht in 1895 and IJsselmonde, Hoogvliet
and Pernis
in 1941. Due to the separate location, Hoogvliet and Pernis are not considered to be part of Rotterdam-Zuid.
which can be further be divided into areas:
Kop van Zuid
is an administrative district under the district Rotterdam Centrum
as the remaining areas of this district are north of the Nieuwe Maas.
: Zuid Station
, Lombardijen Station
and Rotterdam Stadion Station. The latter is only open during the days when there is a football match at De Kuip.
they were regarded by them as peasants, which gave rise to the term 'Boerenzij'. This was mainly due to the huge import of workers from the province went to the city to make finding employment.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
, which is south of the Nieuwe Maas
Nieuwe Maas
The Nieuwe Maas distributary of the Rhine River, and a former distributary of the Maas River, in the Dutch province of South Holland. It runs from the confluence of the rivers Noord and Lek, and flows west through Rotterdam. It ends west of the city where it meets the Oude Maas , near Vlaardingen,...
, on the island IJsselmonde. Rotterdam-Zuid has 200,000 inhabitants.
Traditionally this was seen as somewhat separate town, by the river separating this area from the rest of Rotterdam. Originally, the districts only by bridges over the Noordereiland
Noordereiland
Noordereiland is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
are connected. For the rest had to rely on ferries. Later on in 1942 and the Maastunnel
Maastunnel
The Maastunnel is a tunnel in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, connecting the banks of the Nieuwe Maas. About 75,000 motor vehicles and a large number cyclists, mopeds and pedestrians use the tunnel daily, making the Maastunnel an important part of Rotterdam's road network. Building commenced in 1937...
in the mid-sixties when the first Van Brienenoordbrug
Van Brienenoordbrug
The Van Brienenoordbrug is an arch bridge for car traffic over the river Nieuwe Maas, which is a major distributary of the river Rhine. The bridge is located at the east side of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The bridge exists of two almost identical arches laying parallel and next to each other,...
. Later compounds were Willemsbrug
Willemsbrug
The Willemsbrug is a bridge next to the Erasmusbrug in the centre of Rotterdam, spanning the Nieuwe Maas. It links the northern part of the city with the Noordereiland and the district of Feijenoord...
and the Erasmusbrug
Erasmusbrug
The Erasmusbrug is a cable stayed bridge across the Nieuwe Maas river, linking the northern and southern halves of the city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands....
.
Origin
The first step from Rotterdam to South was put in 1591. Rotterdam bought a large part of FeijenoordFeijenoord district
Feijenoord is a district in Rotterdam and is located south of the Nieuwe Maas. As of 1 January 2004 there were 72,320 citizens. The area is 6.44 km²...
(the area between the Zwanegat and the Nieuwe Maas). In 1658, the remainder of Feijenoord is bought. Feijenoord was used to bring things under which they would prefer not in town, such as the pest house
Pest house
In the past, a pest house or pesthouse was a hospital or hostel used for persons afflicted with communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera, or smallpox...
, a whale-oil factory and the gallows
Gallows
A gallows is a frame, typically wooden, used for execution by hanging, or by means to torture before execution, as was used when being hanged, drawn and quartered...
of the Admiralty
Admiralty
The Admiralty was formerly the authority in the Kingdom of England, and later in the United Kingdom, responsible for the command of the Royal Navy...
.
In 1869, the town of Feijenoord was annexed by Rotterdam. After completion of the Nieuwe Waterweg
Nieuwe Waterweg
The Nieuwe Waterweg is a ship canal in the Netherlands from het Scheur west of the town of Maassluis to the North Sea at Hook of Holland...
in 1872 port of Rotterdam began to develop a boisterous, mostly in Rotterdam-Zuid realized. The first developments were a private initiative led by Lodewijk Pincoffs. In 1878 was a permanent connection between Rotterdam and the South position.
The population of Rotterdam-Zuid was in the first decades mostly port workers who largely came from the countryside of the South Holland and Zeeland islands and North Brabant.
Rotterdam has over the years, several municipalities on the island IJsselmonde annexation: Charlois and Katendrecht in 1895 and IJsselmonde, Hoogvliet
Hoogvliet
Hoogvliet is a town and separate borough within Rotterdam in the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2004, it had 36,619 inhabitants. There is also a named after the district.-History:...
and Pernis
Pernis (Netherlands)
thumb|200px|right|Pernis in 1865.Pernis is a village and district of the municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. The district has a population of 4,560 on a total area size of 1.60 km². Pernis is not a full submunicipality of Rotterdam, but the former independent municipality...
in 1941. Due to the separate location, Hoogvliet and Pernis are not considered to be part of Rotterdam-Zuid.
Boroughs and neighborhoods
Rotterdam-Zuid is no separate administrative unit, but consists of four complete municipalitiesMunicipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
which can be further be divided into areas:
- CharloisCharloisCharlois is a neighbourhood of the Dutch city of Rotterdam. It is located on the south bank of the Meuse River.Charlois used to be a separate village; the municipality Charlois existed until 1895, when it became part of Rotterdam.-References:...
:
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- CarnisseCarnisserbuurtCarnisserbuurt is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, HeijplaatHeijplaatHeijplaat is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, Oud-CharloisOud-CharloisOud-Charlois is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, PendrechtPendrechtPendrecht is an area in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.In 2009 Eberhard van der Laan, the Minister of Housing, referred to the neighborhood as the second worst in his "40 problem neighbourhoods" list.-References:...
, TarwewijkTarwewijkTarwewijk is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, The Netherlands....
, WielewaalWielewaalWielewaal is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, ZuidwijkZuidwijkZuidwijk is a former municipality in the Dutch province of South Holland. It was located southeast of the center of Boskoop.Zuidwijk was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1846, when it became part of Boskoop.-References:...
- Carnisse
- FeijenoordFeijenoord districtFeijenoord is a district in Rotterdam and is located south of the Nieuwe Maas. As of 1 January 2004 there were 72,320 citizens. The area is 6.44 km²...
:
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- AfrikaanderwijkAfrikaanderwijkAfrikaanderwijk is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, The Netherlands....
, BloemhofBloemhof, RotterdamBloemhof is an area in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.In 2009 Eberhard van der Laan, the Minister of Housing, referred to the neighborhood as the fourth worst in his "40 problem neighbourhoods" list.-References:...
, FeijenoordFeijenoord districtFeijenoord is a district in Rotterdam and is located south of the Nieuwe Maas. As of 1 January 2004 there were 72,320 citizens. The area is 6.44 km²...
, HillesluisHillesluisHillesluis is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, KatendrechtKatendrechtKatendrecht is a former village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is now a neighbourhood of Rotterdam, on the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas.Katendrecht was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1874, when it merged with Charlois....
, NoordereilandNoordereilandNoordereiland is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, VreewijkVreewijkVreewijk is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
- Afrikaanderwijk
- HoogvlietHoogvlietHoogvliet is a town and separate borough within Rotterdam in the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2004, it had 36,619 inhabitants. There is also a named after the district.-History:...
:
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- BoomgaardshoekBoomgaardshoekBoomgaardshoek is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands.This part of Hoogvliet is build end of 70's early 80's and finished end of the 80's of the past century....
, MeeuwenplaatMeeuwenplaatMeeuwenplaat is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, MiddengebiedMiddengebiedMiddengebied is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, Nieuw EngelandNieuw EngelandNieuw Engeland is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, OudelandOudelandOudeland is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, TussenwaterTussenwater (Rotterdam Metro)Tussenwater is an above-ground subway station of the Rotterdam Metro lines C and D. The station is located in the borough Hoogvliet in Rotterdam....
, WestpuntWestpuntWestpunt is the name of the westernmost point of the island of Curaçao in the Netherlands Antilles, and is also the name of a nearby small town, the island's northernmost settlement. The island's northernmost point, Watamula lies only two kilometres to the northeast. Westpunt is also a beach on the...
, ZalmplaatZalmplaatZalmplaat is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
- Boomgaardshoek
- IJsselmondeIJsselmonde (Rotterdam)IJsselmonde is a township located in the southeastern corner of the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. As of 2006 it has 58,782 inhabitants....
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- BeverwaardBeverwaardBeverwaard is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, De VerandaDe VerandaDe Veranda is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, The Netherlands....
, Groenenhagen-TuinenhovenGroenenhagen-TuinenhovenGroenenhagen-Tuinenhoven is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, HordijkerveldHordijkerveldHordijkerveld is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, KreekhuizenKreekhuizenKreekhuizen is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, LombardijenLombardijenLombardijen is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, Oud-IJsselmondeOud-IJsselmondeOud-IJsselmonde is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, The Netherlands....
, ReyeroordReyeroordReyeroord is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, SportdorpSportdorpSportdorp is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
, ZomerlandZomerlandZomerland is a neighborhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands....
- Beverwaard
Kop van Zuid
Kop van Zuid
Kop van Zuid is a new neighborhood of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, located on the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas opposite the center of town. The district is relatively young and includes the Wilhelmina Pier and the V bounded by Rose Street / railway line between themselves and the...
is an administrative district under the district Rotterdam Centrum
Rotterdam Centrum
Rotterdam Centrum is a borough of Rotterdam since March 3, 2010. The center has 31,363 inhabitants .Rotterdam Centrum is bounded by the emplacement of the Rotterdam Centraal railway station and the Goudsesingel in the north, the Tunneltraverse of the Henegouwerlaan and 's-Gravendijkwal in the...
as the remaining areas of this district are north of the Nieuwe Maas.
Hospitals
- Dr. Daniel den Hoed Kliniek
- Ikazia ziekenhuis
- Sint Clara Ziekenhuis
- Zuiderziekenhuis
Stations
Rotterdam-Zuid has three train stationsTrain station
A train station, also called a railroad station or railway station and often shortened to just station,"Station" is commonly understood to mean "train station" unless otherwise qualified. This is evident from dictionary entries e.g...
: Zuid Station
Rotterdam Zuid railway station
Rotterdam Zuid is a railway station in the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, located on the Breda–Rotterdam railway between Rotterdam and Dordrecht...
, Lombardijen Station
Rotterdam Lombardijen railway station
Rotterdam Lombardijen is a railway station in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, located on the Breda–Rotterdam railway between Rotterdam and Dordrecht. The railway station is located in the borough of IJsselmonde. The station opened on 1st June 1964 with wooden platforms and no more than a trailer for...
and Rotterdam Stadion Station. The latter is only open during the days when there is a football match at De Kuip.
The farmers
The true Southerner are calling themselves Rotterdammer, but many locals from above the river found the Southerner no real Rotterdammer. Until the first decades after World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
they were regarded by them as peasants, which gave rise to the term 'Boerenzij'. This was mainly due to the huge import of workers from the province went to the city to make finding employment.