Oppuurs
Oppuurs | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Former town hal | |
  Oppuurs Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°3′58.9″N 4°14′31.76″E / 51.066361°N 4.2421556°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Municipality | Puurs-Sint-Amands |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.79 km2 (1.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,048 |
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
Oppuurs is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is a part of the municipality of Puurs-Sint-Amands. Oppuurs has 2,048 inhabitants as of 2021.[1]
History[edit]
The first time Oppuurs was mentioned was in 1414, when it was called Oppuedersel.[2] In the 15th century, it was owned by the Van der Calsteren family. Later, Joost Snoy became the owner. In 1664, it was elevated to a barony. Later, in 1777, the properties were bought by Philippe Ghislain Snoy, who became baron. On 7 May 1818, Idisbalda-Ghislain Snoy was appointed mayor by the king.
Oppuurs was part of the municipality of Puurs, and was separated from it in 1803. It was an independent municipality until 1976 when it became, along with Lippelo, part of the municipality of Sint-Amands.
Demography[edit]
Evolution of the population[edit]
19th century[edit]
| Year | 1806 | 1816 | 1830 | 1846 | 1856 | 1866 | 1876 | 1880 | 1890 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of inhabitants | 893 | 959 | 1023 | 983 | 959 | 936 | 1021 | 1039 | 1097 |
| Remark:results from population census at 31 December | |||||||||
20th century until 1976[edit]
| Year | 1900 | 1910 | 1920 | 1930 | 1947 | 1961 | 1970 | 1976 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of inhabitants | 1066 | 1164 | 1200 | 1319 | 1478 | 1596 | 1692 | 1654 | |
| Remark:results from population census at 31 December | |||||||||
Gallery[edit]
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Church of Saints John and Amand -
U-shaped farm -
Former school -
Shop in Oppuurs
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 12034B". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ Deboeck, Guido J. (2007). Flemish DNA & Ancestry: History of Three Families over Five Centuries Using Conventional and Genetic Genealogy : Includes Flanders-Flemish DNA Project. ISBN 9780972552677.
Belgian municipality Puurs-Sint-Amands | |
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