Philippine, Netherlands

Philippine is a town in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. It lies about 23 km southeast of Vlissingen. It is located on the border with Belgium, 5 km southwest of the city of Terneuzen. It received city rights in 1506.

This section is about a town in the Netherlands. For the country in Southeast Asia, see Philippines.
Philippine
Capital
Philipsplein square with bandstand
Coat of arms
The town centre (light green) and the statistical district (dark green) of Philippine in the municipality of Terneuzen.
Coordinates: 51°16′58″N 3°45′31″E
Country Netherlands
ProvinceZeeland
MunicipalityTerneuzen
Population
 (31 December 2009)
 • Total2,127
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Philippine has gained some renown for its mussel restaurants. In the village square there is a fountain in the shape of a mussel.

Philippine was a separate municipality until 1970, when it was merged with Sas van Gent.[1]

In 2001, the town of Philippine had 1,970 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.60 km², and contained 853 residences.[2] The statistical area "Philippine", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2,180.[3]

The landlord, Hieronymus Lauweryn, who founded the town in 1505, named it after Philip I.

  • This canal runs adjacent to the northeast boundary of Philippine
  • Reformed Church in Philippine
  • Catholic church of Our Lady at the St. Philips Square

References
  1. Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  3. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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