Sas van Gent

Sas van Gent (population: 8,587) is a town in the southwestern Netherlands, in the province of Zeeland on the border with Belgium. It is now a part of the municipality of Terneuzen.

Related Topics:
Netherlands - Zeeland - Belgium

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The Ghent-Terneuzen Canal passes through Sas van Gent, and at that point there is a lock in the canal. The name of the village, Sas van Gent, means sluice of Ghent.

Related Topics:
Ghent-Terneuzen Canal - Lock

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The former municipality covered an area of 63.65 km² (of which 3.02 km² water).

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The former municipality of Sas van Gent also included the following towns, villages and townships: Philippine, Westdorpe, Zandstraat. All are now part of Terneuzen.

Related Topics:
Philippine - Westdorpe - Zandstraat - Terneuzen

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