Oppuurs

Oppuurs is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is a part of the municipality of Sint-Amands. Oppuurs has 2028 inhabitants (01/01/2006).

Former municipal office of Oppuurs
Church of Saints John and Amand

History

The first time Oppuurs was mentioned was in 1414, when it was called Oppuedersel.[1] In the 15th century, it was owned by the Van der Calsteren family. Later, Joost Snoy became the owner. In 1664, it got the title of barony. Later, in 1777, the properties were bought by Philippe Ghislain Snoy, who became baron. On May 7, 1818, Idisbalda-Ghislain Snoy was appointed to mayor by the king.

Oppuurs belonged to the parish of Puurs, and was separated from it in 1803. It was an independent municipality until 1976 when it became, along with Lippelo, part of the municipality of Sint-Amands.

Geography

Oppuurs has an area of 4.73 kmĀ².

Demography

19th century

Year180618161830184618561866187618801890
Number of inhabitants8939591023983959936102110391097
Remark:results from population census at 31 December

20th century until 1976

Year19001910192019301947196119701976
Number of inhabitants10661164120013191478159616921654
Remark:results from population census at 31 December

References

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