It is located close to the Hollands Diep, about 3 km northwest of Zevenbergen.

The current name was first mentioned in 1537 as "die clunder", and means piece of clay.

[4] In 1357, it received city rights as the capital of the heerlijkheid Niervaert.

[4] The city was severely damaged during World War II.

[6] During the North Sea flood of 1953, 90% of the buildings were under water, and 17 citizens died.