Monster, South Holland

Monster
Village
Saint Machutus church (Monster) [nl]
Flag Coat of arms
Coordinates: 52°01′30″N 4°10′20″E / 52.02500°N 4.17222°E / 52.02500; 4.17222
Country	Netherlands
Province	South Holland
Municipality	Westland
Population	13,782
Major roads	N211

Monster is a large village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westland, and lies about 10 km (6.2 mi) south-west of The Hague.

The village of Monster has a population of around 11,580.^[1] The statistical area Monster, which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 14,540.^[1]

Until 2004 it was a separate municipality and covered an area of 20.15 km² (7.78 sq mi) (of which 5.70 km² (2.20 sq mi) is water).

The former municipality of Monster also included the villages Poeldijk and Ter Heijde. Monster and Ter Heijde are located near the North Sea coast and have popular beaches.