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2462 land=2384 water=078
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12,451 population_year=(2005) density=522
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53 mn=19 de=6 me=52
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City in the northeastern
Netherlands .
Appingedam,
Garreweer ,
Jukwerd ,
Laskwerd ,
Marsum ,
Oling ,
Opwierde ,
Solwerd ,
Tjamsweer .
Little is known about the exact age and origin of the name of Appingedam. It came into existence on the banks of the
Delf , the present
Damsterdiep , around
1200 . The name originates from a dam built in the ''Appe'' or ''Apt''.
In
1327 Appingedam received
City Rights from the free Frisians of the
Upstalsboom near the
East Frisian city of
Aurich . Appingedam and Aurich still have friendly liaisons via a
Partnership called the ''Partnerschaft'' or ''Town's bond''. Appingedam is located in the region
Fivelingo , which in the
Middle Ages was a part of
Frisia .
In the
Late Middle Ages , Appingedam, being a
Seaport , was an important
Trading competitor to
Groningen . When Groningen received the
Staple Right , Appingedam rapidly lost its trading position. Later on
Delfzijl outstripped Appingedam with its newer and bigger seaport.
Nowadays Appingedam still looks indispensable as a small city. Many original medieval premises can be found in the centre. The most famous sight is the hanging kitchens above the Damsterdiep.
