Sint-Maartensdijk | |
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1.JPG) Dutch Reformed church | |
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| Coordinates:51°32′52″N4°4′30″E / 51.54778°N 4.07500°E /51.54778; 4.07500 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Zeeland |
| Municipality | Tholen |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.26 km2 (8.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,440 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4695[1] |
| Dialing code | 0166 |
Sint-Maartensdijk (Dutch pronunciation:[sɪntˈmaːrtənzˌdɛik]) is a village in theDutch province ofZeeland. It is a part of the municipality ofTholen, and lies about 16 km west ofBergen op Zoom.
Named afterSaint Martin, Sint-Maartensdijk was founded as 'Haestinge', and renamed when it got a church dedicated to Martin of Tours. The first lords of Sint-Maartensdijk resided atSint-Maartensdijk Castle which was demolished in 1819. The castle was located just north of the town walls, and its southern moat is still visible.
Sint-Maartensdijk was a separate municipality until 1971, when it was merged withTholen.[3]
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