Koudekerke
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| Koudekerke | |||
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| The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Koudekerke in the municipality of Veere. | |||
| Coordinates: 51°29′51″N 3°33′10″E / 51.4975°N 3.55278°ECoordinates: 51°29′51″N 3°33′10″E / 51.4975°N 3.55278°E | |||
| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Zeeland | ||
| Municipality | Veere | ||
| Population (1 January 2010) | |||
| • Total | 3,495 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | |||
Koudekerke is a town in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Veere, and lies about 3 km northwest of Vlissingen.
In 2001, the town of Koudekerke had 2687 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.55 km², and contained 1133 residences.[1] The statistical area "Koudekerke", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3300.[2]
Koudekerke was formerly a junction on Stoomtram Walcheren between the main line (Vlissingen to Domburg) and the branch to Middleburg. The depot and works were in the town; the station building and workers' houses survive.
[edit] References
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 [1]. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005 [2]. As of 1 January 2005.
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