Hulst

Coordinates: 51°17′N 4°3′E / 51.283°N 4.050°E / 51.283; 4.050
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Hulst
City and Municipality
Basilica of Hulst in 2006
Basilica of Hulst in 2006
Flag of Hulst
Flag
Coat of arms of Hulst
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 51°17′N 4°3′E / 51.283°N 4.050°E / 51.283; 4.050
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceZeeland
Government
[1]
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorJan-Frans Mulder (CDA)
Area
[2]
 • Total251.82 km2 (97.23 sq mi)
 • Land201.71 km2 (77.88 sq mi)
 • Water50.11 km2 (19.35 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[4]
 • Total27,575
 • Density137/km2 (350/sq mi)
DemonymHulstenaar
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
4560–4569, 4580–4589
Area code0114
Websitewww.gemeentehulst.nl

Hulst (Dutch pronunciation: [ɦɵlst] ⓘ) is a municipality and city in southwestern Netherlands in the east of Zeelandic Flanders.

History

Map of the star fort

Hulst received city rights in the 12th century.

Hulst was captured from the Spanish in 1591 by Maurice of Orange but was recaptured by Archduke Albert in 1596.

In 1640, the Dutch forces tried to conquer the city, but they were defeated in battle by the Spanish Army, and Frederick Henry was forced to retreat.

In 1645, the Siege of Hulst (to control the left bank of the Schelde river) occurred. It was led by Prince of Orange Frederick Henry, during the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648) with Spain.

A further siege took place in 1702, where General Menno van Coehoorn defended the town successfully for the Dutch and in 1747 when it was taken by the French after incompetent defence by Lt General Pieter de la Rocque.[5]

In the seventeenth century, a star fort was constructed.[6] The fortifications, constructed during that time, are historic examples of Dutch fortress architecture.

The name Hulst (Holly in English) would appear to come from the shape of the battlements. Holly is depicted growing around the towns crest.

Geography

Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Hulst, June 2015

Hulst is located at 51°17′N 4°3′E / 51.283°N 4.050°E / 51.283; 4.050 in the south of the province of Zeeland in the southwest of the Netherlands. It is situated in the east of the region Zeelandic Flanders, which is connected by land only to Belgium, on the Dutch-Belgian border.

Hulst is neighbouring the municipalities of Terneuzen in the west, Stekene (Belgium) and Sint-Gillis-Waas (B) in the south, Beveren (B) in the east, and Reimerswaal in the north. The river Western Scheldt separates the land of Reimerswaal and Hulst.

The Drowned Land of Saeftinghe (Verdronken land van Saeftinghe) is a natural reserve in the north of the municipality. Its name refers to the Saeftinghe legend.

The population centers in the municipality are:

Government

The mayor of Hulst is Jan-Frans Mulder of the Christian Democratic Appeal.

International relations

Hulst is twinned with Michelstadt, Germany.

Related people

Gallery

  • View of Hulst painted in 1628 by Cornelis de Vos
    View of Hulst painted in 1628 by Cornelis de Vos
  • Gate (de Gentse Poort)
    Gate (de Gentse Poort)
  • View to a street: de Gentsestraat
    View to a street: de Gentsestraat
  • Historical houses
    Historical houses
  • Monument on the defensive rampart of Hulst
    Monument on the defensive rampart of Hulst
  • Artwork by Kris Ferket
    Artwork by Kris Ferket
  • The museum De Vier Ambachten, former refugium of the Abbey Our Lady Ten Duinen
    The museum De Vier Ambachten, former refugium of the Abbey Our Lady Ten Duinen

References

  1. ^ "College van burgemeester en wethouders" [Board of mayor and aldermen] (in Dutch). Gemeente Hulst. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Postcodetool for 4561EA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Further". Lowensteyn.com. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
  6. ^ Template:Nl icon Geschiedenis van Hulst Archived 2009-03-12 at the Wayback Machine. Hulst Vestingstad

External links

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