Zwijndrecht

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Zwijndrecht with its vast 'Borgerweertpolder' retained very long a rural character.
Zwijndrecht, proper town of the municipality Zwijndrecht. with its vast 'Borgerweertpolder' it retained very long a rural character.

The port industry on 'linkeroever' (the leftbank) on the territory of Zwijndrecht, hence the high industrial employment. The chemical industry is the largest employer. Some big company names are Bayer Rubber NV, Ineos NV, Belgium Exxon Mobil Chemical, 3M Belgium.

Population: 18.421 (2008)
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Coordinates:   51°13'50"N   4°19'13"E