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[[File:|250px|none|alt=|The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Ouwerkerk in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland.]]The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Ouwerkerk in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland. | |||
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Country | Netherlands | ||
Province | Zeeland | ||
Municipality | Schouwen-Duiveland | ||
Population (2-1-2008) | 663 |
Ouwerkerk () is a town in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland, and lies about 26 km south of Hellevoetsluis. Ouwerkerk has also been known as Overkirk in British English, and as Auverquerque in French.
Ouwerkerk was a separate municipality until 1961, when it was merged with Duiveland.[1]
In 2001, the town of Ouwerkerk had 454 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.15 kmĀ², and contained 202 residences.[2] The statistical area "Ouwerkerk", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 690.[3]