Puurs-Sint-Amands facts for kids
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Puurs-Sint-Amands
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Town hall of Sint-Amands
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 Puurs-Sint-Amands
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | Flemish Community | ||
| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Mechelen | ||
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| • Total | 48.99 km2 (18.92 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
2870, 2890
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| Area codes | 03, 052 | ||
Puurs-Sint-Amands is a town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Antwerp. This town was created on January 1, 2019, when two smaller towns, Puurs and Sint-Amands, joined together.
It covers an area of about 49 square kilometers (19 square miles). In 2021, about 26,208 people lived there. Puurs-Sint-Amands is made up of several smaller villages, which are sometimes called "sub-municipalities." These include Breendonk, Liezele, Lippelo, Puurs, Oppuurs, Ruisbroek, and Sint-Amands.
Together with the nearby town of Bornem, this area is known as Little Brabant.
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How Puurs-Sint-Amands Was Formed
The Flemish Government is the local government for the region where Puurs-Sint-Amands is located. This government encourages smaller towns to join together. They offer help and support if towns decide to merge.
On September 18, 2017, the town councils of Puurs and Sint-Amands agreed that they wanted to merge. They gave their final approval on November 20, 2017. The Flemish Government then officially approved this merger on May 4, 2018. This decision, called a "decree," meant that Puurs and Sint-Amands would become one town starting on January 1, 2019.
Before they merged, on January 1, 2018, Puurs had about 17,452 people living there. Sint-Amands had about 8,480 people. When they joined, their populations combined to form the new town of Puurs-Sint-Amands.
Exploring Puurs-Sint-Amands
This area has many interesting places to visit. You can find old churches, beautiful views of the rivers, and even a museum dedicated to windmills.
Local Landmarks
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Views and Museums
