Oppuurs
Oppuurs is a small town in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is a part of the municipality of Sint-Amands. Oppuurs has 2028 inhabitants (01/01/2006).
History
The first time Oppuurs was mentioned was in 1414, then called Oppuedersel. In the 15th century, it was owned by the family Van der Calsteren. Later, Joost Snoy became the owner. In 1664, it got the title of barony. On 7 May 1818, Idisbalda-Ghislain Snoy was appointed to mayor by the king. Later, in 1777 the properties were bought by Philippe Ghislain Snoy, who became baron.
Oppuurs belonged to the parish of Puurs and was separated in 1803. It was an independent municipality until 1976. Then, it became, along with Lippelo, part of the municipality of Sint-Amands.
The title of Baron Snoy et d'Oppuers still exists today.
Geography
Oppuurs has an area of 4,73 km².
Demography
Evolution of the population
19th century
| Year | 1806 | 1816 | 1830 | 1846 | 1856 | 1866 | 1876 | 1880 | 1890 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of inhabitants | 893 | 959 | 1023 | 983 | 959 | 936 | 1021 | 1039 | 1097 |
| Remark:results from population census at 31 December | |||||||||
20th century until 1976
| Year | 1900 | 1910 | 1920 | 1930 | 1947 | 1961 | 1970 | 1976 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of inabitants | 1066 | 1164 | 1200 | 1319 | 1478 | 1596 | 1692 | 1654 | |
| Remark:results from population census at 31 December | |||||||||
Coordinates: 51°3′58.9″N 4°14′31.76″E / 51.066361°N 4.2421556°E