Hoeksche Waard, Agricultural municipality in South Holland, Netherlands
Hoeksche Waard is an island municipality in South Holland situated between five rivers, including the Oude Maas and Hollands Diep. The landscape consists of flat meadows crisscrossed by waterways and dikes that shape daily life.
The municipality was established in 2019 when five separate administrative areas merged: Binnenmaas, Cromstrijen, Korendijk, Oud-Beijerland, and Strijen. This joining created a single unified administration across the island.
The area holds many traditional Dutch windmills and churches that shape its everyday landscape, speaking to centuries of building practices tied to water management and farming. These structures remain part of how residents and visitors experience the region today.
Tunnels connect to IJsselmonde and Dordrecht, while a ferry links to Voorne-Putten and bridges lead to Goeree-Overflakkee. Depending on where you want to go next, you have different options for leaving or entering the island.
The territory includes Tiengemeten, a separate island transformed from farmland into a nature reserve featuring walking paths and educational centers. This shift shows how the area has reshaped its relationship with the natural environment.
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