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| Coordinates: 52°01′30″N 4°10′20″E / 52.02500°N 4.17222°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Westland |
| Population | 13,782 |
| Major roads | N211 |
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Monster is a large village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 10 km (6.2 mi) south-west of The Hague.
The village of Monster has a population of around 11,580.[1] The statistical area Monster, which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 14,540.[1]
Until 2004 it was a separate municipality and covered an area of 20.15 km2 (7.78 sq mi) (of which 5.70 km2 (2.20 sq mi) is water).
The former municipality of Monster also included the villages Poeldijk and Ter Heijde. Monster and Ter Heijde are located near the North Sea coast and have popular beaches.
- ^ a b Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.