Willemstad, North Brabant
| Willemstad | ||
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| City | ||
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| Coordinates: 51°41′31″N 4°26′16″E / 51.69194°N 4.43778°E | ||
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Province | North Brabant | |
| Municipality | Moerdijk = | |
| Population (=)[1] | 2,362 | |
Willemstad is a city in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It is located in the municipality of Moerdijk. Its population as of 2002 was 2,329.
Willemstad is a small historical town with well preserved fortifications. It lies on the Hollands Diep, close to the Haringvliet and Volkerak. It received city rights in 1585.
Willemstad was a separate municipality until 1997, when it became part of Zevenbergen, which changed name to Moerdijk in 1998.[2]
Gallery
Willemstad seen from the air, the fortifications are clearly visible
Windmill former townhall
Willemstad, windmill (d´Orangemolen)
References
- ↑ gemeente Moerdijk
- ↑ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2006.
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Willemstad". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
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Coordinates: 51°41′31″N 4°26′16″E / 51.69194°N 4.43778°E
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