Explanation of Dutch terms and phrases
in the data presentation.

deze naam is in gebruik vanaf = this name is in use since
deze naam in nog in gebruik = this name is still in use
deze naam is gebruikt tot = this name was used untill
dit is een aloude naam = this is an ancient name

opheffing&oprichting = (administrative trick:) abolished and recreated at the same moment...
opgericht t.k.v. = created from
opgeheven t.b.v. = abolished for the creation of
verloren aan = lost to
gewonnen van = won from
nieuwe naam van = new name of
naam veranderd in = name changed to

hectaren = area in hectares (1 ha = 2.3 acre)
personen = persons
woningen = dwellings
wooneenh = living units
recr.won.= houses for recreational use
byz.won. = capacity (in beds) of special housing buildings

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This is a product of directie ruimte en mobiliteit, bureau Wonen/demografie
Version: November 3rd, 2004