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Zierikzee () is is a small city, located on the former island of Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland . It is a part of the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland , and lies about 26 km southwest of Hellevoetsluis . Zierikzee received city rights in 1248 and was an independent municipality until 1997 . The city is connected to the Oosterschelde by a 2 km long Canal . It is twinned with the town Hatfield . In 2001, the town of Zierikzee had 10313 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 3.0 km2, and contained 4295 residences.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), ''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001'' . (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area). The statistical area "Zierikzee", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 10730.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), ''Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005'' . As of January 1 , 2005 . REFERENCES |
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