Sas van Gent
Sas van Gent (51°14′N 3°48′E) is a town in the Netherlands. It is located in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Terneuzen and lies about 30 km south of Vlissingen on the border with Belgium.
Sas van Gent | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Sas van Gent in the municipality of Terneuzen. | |
Coordinates: 51°13′40″N 3°47′50″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Zeeland |
Municipality | Terneuzen |
Area | |
• Total | 1.41 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
Population (31-12-2008) | 3,753 |
Website | http://www.sasvangent.nl |
The Ghent–Terneuzen Canal passes through Sas van Gent, and at that point there was a lock in the canal. The name of the village, Sas van Gent, means sluice of Ghent.
History
Sas van Gent was a separate municipality until 2003, when it was merged with Terneuzen.[1] The former municipality covered an area of 63.65 km² (of which 3.02 km² water).
The former municipality of Sas van Gent also included the following towns, villages and townships: Philippine, Westdorpe, Zandstraat. All are now part of Terneuzen.
Population and demographics
In 2001, the town of Sas van Gent had 3,854 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 2.5 km², and contained 1,843 residences.[2] The statistical area "Sas van Gent", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3,920 inhabitants.
Climate
Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).[3]
References
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- Climate Summary for closest city on record
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Sas van Gent". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
- Touristpage Sas van Gent