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 . Oppuurs has an area of .

 History 
The first mention of Oppuurs 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. Later, in 1777 the properties were bought by Philippe Ghislain Snoy, who therefore became baron. On the 7th of mai 1818, Idisbalda-Ghislain Snoy was appointed to mayor by the king. 

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 

Category:Former municipalities of Antwerp