Rockanje is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Westvoorne, and lies about 7 km northwest of Hellevoetsluis.

Rockanje
Village
Village centre of Rockanje
Flag Coat of arms
The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Rockanje in the municipality of Westvoorne.
Coordinates: 51°52′14″N 4°4′8″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	South Holland
Municipality	Westvoorne
Area
• Total	30.03 km2 (11.59 sq mi)
• Land	29.75 km2 (11.49 sq mi)
• Water	0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi)
Population  (1 January 2005)
• Total	6,560
• Density	220/km2 (570/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	3235

In 2001, the village of Rockanje had 4805 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 1.2 km², and contained 2004 residences.[1] The statistical area "Rockanje", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 5710.[2]

Rockanje was a separate municipality until 1980, when it became part of Westvoorne.[3]

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