Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland
Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland | |
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| Coordinates: 52°00′42″N 4°21′20″E / 52.0118°N 4.3556°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Heemraden van Delfland | 1289 |
| Founded by | William I, Duke of Bavaria |
| Seat (Gemeenlandshuis) | Delft |
| Government | |
| • Dijkgraaf | Michiel van Haersma Buma |
| Area | |
• Total | 410 km2 (160 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,400,000 |
| • Density | 3,400/km2 (8,800/sq mi) |
| Website | www |
The Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland is a Dutch waterboard, which is responsible for water management. It covers the municipalities of Delft, Midden-Delfland and The Hague, and is fully located in the province of South Holland. The organization was established in 1289 when William I, Duke of Bavaria (As William V, Count of Holland) authorized the "Heemraden of Delft" to manage water and serve as a court.