Molenaarsgraaf is a village in the
Dutch province of
South Holland
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. It is a part of the municipality of
Molenlanden, and lies about 11 km west of
Gorinchem.
In 2001, the village of Molenaarsgraaf had 414 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.041 km², and contained 143 residences.
[Statistics Netherlands (CBS)]
''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001''
(Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
The statistical area "Molenaarsgraaf", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1110.
[Statistics Netherlands (CBS)]
''Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005''
As of 1 January 2005.
Molenaarsgraaf was a separate municipality until 1986, when it became part of
Graafstroom.
Latterly it has been part of Molenwaard since 2013.
The village contains the War Grave of a Royal Air Force
Avro Lancaster
The Avro Lancaster is a British Second World War heavy bomber. It was designed and manufactured by Avro as a contemporary of the Handley Page Halifax, both bombers having been developed to the same specification, as well as the Short Stirlin ...
crew (less the pilot, who had parachuted to safety). Their names are recorded in Commonwealth War Graves web site as being killed on 22 May 1944. It is understood that their aircraft was shot down by a German night fighter.
References
Former municipalities of South Holland
Populated places in South Holland
Molenlanden
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