Pernis, Netherlands
Pernis is a neighborhood and submunicipality of Rotterdam, Netherlands. The district has a population of 4,845 on a total area size of 1.60 km². Pernis is thus a full submunicipality of Rotterdam, but the former independent municipality had its own district council already. Although surrounded by ports, Pernis has preserved its village-like atmosphere very well.
Pernis is best known for its petrochemical industry. Refineries define its skyline. Shell's sprawling complex located there is the largest oil refinery in Europe, and one of the largest in the world.
Pernis was merged with 's-Gravenambacht in 1832. It remained an independent municipality until 1934, when it was merged into Rotterdam.
Demography
Residents by age| Age | Number | % |
| 0 t/m 4 year | 279 | 5,8% |
| 5 t/m 9 year | 267 | 5,6% |
| 10 t/m 14 year | 273 | 5,7% |
| 15 t/m 19 year | 264 | 5,5% |
| 20 t/m 34 year | 855 | 17,9% |
| 35 t/m 54 year | 1.455 | 30,4% |
| 55 t/m 64 year | 592 | 12,4% |
| 65 t/m 79 year | 580 | 12,1% |
| 80 years and older | 224 | 4,7% |
| Total | 4789 | 100% |
Births and deaths
| Number | by 1000 inhabitants | |
| Birth | 54 | 11,2 |
| Deceased | 40 | 8,3 |
Residents by origin
| Origin | Number | % |
| Dutch | 3998 | 84% |
| Not-Western immigrant | 440 | 9% |
| Western immigrant | 351 | 7% |
| Total | 4789 | 100% |
Household composition
| Type of household | Number | % |
| One-person household | 675 | 30,8% |
| Couple without children | 668 | 30,4% |
| Couple with children | 590 | 27% |
| One-parent household with children | 195 | 8,9% |
| Other households | 65 | 3% |
| Total | 2193 | 100% |
Born in Pernis
- Sjaak Troost - Feyenoord football defender