Zierikzee
) is a small city, located on the former island of Duiveland in the
Dutch province of
Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of
Schouwen-Duiveland, and lies about 26 km southwest of
Hellevoetsluis.
Zierikzee received city rights in
1248 and was an independent municipality until
1997. The city is connected to the
Oosterschelde by a 2 km long
canal.
In 2001, the town of Zierikzee had 10313 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 3.0 km
2, and contained 4295 residences.
[Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).] The statistical area "Zierikzee", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 10730.
[Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of January 1, 2005.]In the early 1950s, Zierikzee was damaged by catastrophic floods. The English town of
Hatfield sent help and the friendship has developed. The two towns have been twinned.
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View of Zierikzee (1618), by Esaias van der Velde |
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The Church of Zierikzee was planned to be twice as high as it was eventually built. |
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The channel that connects Zierikzee is mainly used by tourist boats. The one on the image is an old ship refurnished to make day trips on the Oosterschelde. |
