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Scherpenisse

Scherpenisse
Town
Flag of Scherpenisse
Flag
Coat of arms of Scherpenisse
Coat of arms
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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Scherpenisse in the municipality of Tholen.
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Scherpenisse in the municipality of Tholen.
Coordinates: 51°32′48″N 4°6′18″E / 51.54667°N 4.10500°E / 51.54667; 4.10500Coordinates: 51°32′48″N 4°6′18″E / 51.54667°N 4.10500°E / 51.54667; 4.10500
Country Netherlands
Province Zeeland
Municipality Tholen
Area
 • Total 10.53 km2 (4.07 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010)
 • Total 1,771
 • Density 170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Scherpenisse is a town in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Tholen, and lies about 14 km west of Bergen op Zoom.

Scherpenisse was a separate municipality until 1971, when it was merged with Tholen.

In 2001, the town of Scherpenisse had 1414 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.26 km², and contained 560 residences. The statistical area "Scherpenisse", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1940.


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