Axel, Netherlands
Axel is a town in the southwest Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Terneuzen, Zeeland, about 31 km southeast of Vlissingen.
Axel | |
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Town | |
Flag Coat of arms | |
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Axel in the municipality of Terneuzen. | |
Coordinates: 51°15′56″N 3°54′32″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Zeeland |
Municipality | Terneuzen |
Population (31-12-2009) | |
• Total | 7,923 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
In 2001, the town of Axel had 7,421 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town is 1.9 km2 (0.73 sq mi), and contains 3,408 residences.[1] The statistical area "Axel", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 8,190.[2]
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History
Axel received city rights in 1213.
A railroad, connecting Terneuzen and Sint-Niklaas, once ran through the city.
Until 2003, Axel was a separate municipality.
References
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005 Archived 1999-04-27 at the Wayback Machine. As of 1 January 2005.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Axel. |
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Axel". Map of the former municipality in 1868.
- Mayors of Axel 1581 - 1800
- Aldermen of Axel 1492 - 1746
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