Paal, Netherlands
Hamlet in Zeeland, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hamlet in Zeeland, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paal is a hamlet in the southwest Netherlands. It is a part of the municipality of Hulst, Zeeland, and is located 35 km north of Antwerp, Belgium.
Paal | |
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Hamlet | |
Coordinates: 51°21′16″N 04°06′27″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Zeeland |
Municipality | Hulst |
Area | |
• Total | 0.12 km2 (0.05 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 75 |
• Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 4569[1] |
Dialing code | 0114 |
The village was first mentioned in 1847 as Paal (De), and refers to a beacon. From at least 1676 until 1874 there was a ferry to Bergen op Zoom at the location.[3]
Paal used to be a fishing village which specialised in mussels. It was home to 412 people in 1840. In 1979, the dike was enlarged and the old harbour disappeared. In 1980, a marina was built instead.[4]
Paal used to be part of the municipality of Graauw en Langendam. In 2003, it was merged into Hulst.[4]
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