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 as of 2006. Oppuurs has an area of 473 square kilometres (183 sq mi).

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. At the 7th of mai 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.

Demography

Evolution of the population

19th century

Jaar	1806	1816	1830	1846	1856	1866	1876	1880	1890
Inwoneraantal	893	959	1023	983	959	936	1021	1039	1097
Remark:results from population census at 31 December

20th century until 1976

Jaar	1900	1910	1920	1930	1947	1961	1970	1976
Inwoneraantal	1066	1164	1200	1319	1478	1596	1692	1654
Remark:results from population census at 31 December