Sint Laurens is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is located in the municipality of Middelburg, about 3 km north of the city.
Sint Laurens | |
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Village | |
![]() Former town hall | |
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Coordinates: 51°32′N 3°36′E | |
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Province | Zeeland |
Municipality | Middelburg |
Area | |
• Total | 1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.0 m (0.0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 960 |
• Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 4333[1] |
Dialing code | 0118 |
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as "ecclesia sancti Laurentii alias Popkinsburgh". It was first named Popkensburg. The current name refers to Saint Lawrence.[3] Sint Laurens is a road village which developed near the Popkensburg Castle. The castle was demolished in 1863. The linear settlement expanded up to Brigdamme.[4]
The Dutch Reformed church is an aisleless church was built in 1644 to replace the church of the castle. It was restored in 1952.[4]
In 1816, the village of Brigdamme was merged into Sint Laurens.[5] Sint Laurens was home to 203 people in 1840.[6] Sint Laurens remained a separate municipality until 1966, when it was merged with Middelburg.[5]
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