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Veere

Veere is a municipality and a city in the southwestern Netherlands, on Walcheren in the province of Zeeland.

Population centres


Aagtekerke (population as of 2003: 1,479), Biggekerke (895), Domburg (1,481), Gapinge (522), Grijpskerke (1,377), Koudekerke (3,620), Meliskerke (1,477), Oostkapelle (2,451), Serooskerke (1,833), Veere (1,520), Vrouwenpolder (1,125), Westkapelle (2,672), Zoutelande (1,593).

(1637-1712)

The city of Veere

The small city of Veere (population as of 2001: 1,520) is located on the Veerse Meer. It received city rights in 1355. In the 17th and 18th century, Veere was a prosperous trading city. There were about 750 houses inside the city walls then, compared to about 300 now.

Domburg

Domburg (population as of 2001: 1,360) is a seaside resort on the North Sea, on the north coast of Walcheren. The town received city rights in 1223.

Westkapelle

Westkapelle (population as of 2001: 2,580) is a town on the western point of Walcheren. It received city rights in 1223.

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