Heenvliet is a town in the

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province of

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. It is a part of the municipality of

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, and lies about 7 km south of

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, on the Brielse Maas. Heenvliet was a separate municipality until 1980, when it became part of Bernisse. In 2001, the town of Heenvliet had 2,675 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.36 km², and contained 1,064 residences.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), ''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001'

. Statistics are for the continuous built-up area. The wider statistical district of Heenvliet, which covers that part of the "

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Heenvliet" that is in Bernisse, has a population of around 2,700.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), ''Gemeente Op Maat 2004: Bernisse'

The historic ruins of Ravesteyn Castle are located in the town.

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