Nieuw-Lekkerland

Nieuw-Lekkerland
Town and former municipality
Flag of Nieuw-Lekkerland
Coat of arms of Nieuw-Lekkerland
Location of Nieuw-Lekkerland
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
MunicipalityMolenlanden
Area
(2006)
 • Total12.77 km2 (4.93 sq mi)
 • Land10.40 km2 (4.02 sq mi)
 • Water2.38 km2 (0.92 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2007)
 • Total9,436
 • Density907/km2 (2,350/sq mi)
 Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Nieuw-Lekkerland (Dutch pronunciation: [niu ˈlɛkərˌlɑnt] ) is a town in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. It is situated on the southern shores of the Lek River, in the north-west of the Alblasserwaard.

The town's name evolved slightly over time: in 1280 Leckerlant, in 1331 Niewe Leckerland, and in 1903 Nieuw Lekkerland. It means "land of or near the river Lek" with the addition of "nieuw" ("new") to distinguish it from Old Lekkerland (now Lekkerkerk) across the river.