Ruisbroek, Antwerp

Ruisbroek is a village in the municipality of Puurs-Sint-Amands located in the Antwerp Province of Belgium.

Ruisbroek
Village
Museum de Bres in Ruisbroek
Ruisbroek
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51.088°N 4.330°E / 51.088; 4.330
Country Belgium
RegionFlemish Region
ProvinceAntwerp
MunicipalityPuurs-Sint-Amands
Area
 • Total9.65 km2 (3.73 sq mi)
Population
 (1994)[1]
 • Total4,103
 • Density430/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneCET

Ruisbroek was an independent municipality until 1977 was merged into Puurs.[2] In 2019, Puurs itself was merged into Puurs-Sint-Amands.[3]

Floods
Ruisbroek (14 January 1976)

Ruisbroek is a polder village protected by dikes which has often seen severe flooding. In 1820, a whole neighbourhood was flooded, and was rebuilt north of the Rupel River. The last flood which occurred was a result of the gale of January 1976.[1] The dike broke over a distance of 100 metres, and flooded part of the village.[4] King Baudouin of Belgium visited the town on 6 January 1976. During his visit he was confronted with an angry crowd and accusations.[5] De Waterhoek monument indicates the height the water reached.[4]

References
  1. "Ruisbroek". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  2. "Puurs". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  3. "Gemeente Puurs-Sint-Amands". Ivarem (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  4. "Ramp in Ruisbroek veertig jaar geleden". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  5. "Flood of '76". Polders of Kruibeke via Archive.org (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 October 2020.


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