Oost-Souburg | |
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| Coordinates:51°27′49″N3°36′3″E / 51.46361°N 3.60083°E /51.46361; 3.60083 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Zeeland |
| Municipality | Vlissingen |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.87 km2 (1.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.1 m (0.33 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 10,145 |
| • Density | 3,530/km2 (9,160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4388[1] |
| Dialing code | 0118 |
Oost-Souburg is a town in the municipality ofVlissingen in the province ofZeeland,Netherlands.
The village was first mentioned in 1162 as Sutburch, and used to mean "southern fortified place", because it was the most southern of three defensive structures to defend against theVikings. Oost (east) was added later to distinguish fromWest-Souburg.[3] Oost-Souburg developed around the 9th century walled fortification.[4] The fortification was abandoned in the 10th century.[5]
The tower of the Dutch Reformed church was built in the early-14th century. The nave was built in the 15th century. It was damaged during theDutch Revolt in 1572 and restored between 1582 and 1583. The choir was demolished during the restoration. The tower was enlarged in the 19th century.[4]
Oost-Souburg was a separate municipality until 1836, when it merged withWest-Souburg to create the new municipality ofOost- en West-Souburg.[6] In 1840, it was home to 469 people.[5] In 1873, theCanal through Walcheren was dug and the town was split into Oost- and West-Souburg.[4]
In 1966, the town became part of the municipality ofVlissingen.[5]
Oost-Souburg is the birthplace of former Ajax en Dutch international football-playerDanny Blind.
In 1872, a railway station opened on theVlissingen toRoosendaal railway line. It closed in 1945.[7] In 1986, a new station opened which was named Vlissingen-Souburg.[8]
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