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Wikipedia / Pernis, Netherlands

Pernis () is a neighborhood and submunicipality (since 3 March 2010) of Rotterdam, Netherlands. The district has a population of 4,845 (2018) on a total area size of 1.60km2 (0.62sq mi). Pernis is thus a full submunicipality of Rotterdam, but the former independent municipality had its own district council already. Although surrounded by ports, Pernis has preserved its village-like atmosphere very well.

Pernis is best known for its petrochemical industry. Refineries define its skyline. Shell's sprawling complex located there is the largest oil refinery in Europe, and one of the largest in the world.

Pernis was merged with 's-Gravenambacht in 1832. It remained an independent municipality until 1934, when it was merged into Rotterdam.

Demography

Residents by age (2011)

Age

Number

%

0 t/m 4 year

279

5,8%

5 t/m 9 year

267

5,6%

10 t/m 14 year

273

5,7%

15 t/m 19 year

264

5,5%

20 t/m 34 year

855

17,9%

35 t/m 54 year

1.455

30,4%

55 t/m 64 year

592

12,4%

65 t/m 79 year

580

12,1%

80 years and older

224

4,7%

Total

4789

100%

Births and deaths(2010)

Number

by 1000 inhabitants

Birth

54

11,2

Deceased

40

8,3

Residents by origin (2011)

Origin

Number

%

Dutch

3998

84%

Not-Western immigrant

440

9%

Western immigrant

351

7%

Total

4789

100%

Household composition (2011)

Type of household

Number

%

One-person household

675

30,8%

Couple without children

668

30,4%

Couple with children

590

27%

One-parent household with children

195

8,9%

Other households

65

3%

Total

2193

100%

Born in Pernis

  • Sjaak Troost (born 1959) Feyenoord football (soccer) defender

See also

References