Philippine, Netherlands
Philippine is a town in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. It lies about 23 km southeast of Vlissingen. It is located on the border with Belgium, 5 km southwest of the city of Terneuzen. It received city rights in 1506.
Philippine | |
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Capital | |
Philipsplein square with bandstand | |
Coat of arms | |
The town centre (light green) and the statistical district (dark green) of Philippine in the municipality of Terneuzen. | |
Coordinates: 51°16′58″N 3°45′31″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Zeeland |
Municipality | Terneuzen |
Population (31 December 2009) | |
• Total | 2,127 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Philippine has gained some renown for its mussel restaurants. In the village square there is a fountain in the shape of a mussel.
Philippine was a separate municipality until 1970, when it was merged with Sas van Gent.[1]
In 2001, the town of Philippine had 1,970 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.60 km², and contained 853 residences.[2] The statistical area "Philippine", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2,180.[3]
The landlord, Hieronymus Lauweryn, who founded the town in 1505, named it after Philip I.
Gallery
- This canal runs adjacent to the northeast boundary of Philippine
- Reformed Church in Philippine
- Catholic church of Our Lady at the St. Philips Square
References
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
- 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. As of 1 January 2005.
External links
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