Puurs

Puurs extends across 33.41 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 5 meters, featuring residential areas surrounded by agricultural fields and industrial zones.

The territory came under the ownership of Abbey of Sint-Bernard's upon Scheldt in 1278, maintaining control until the end of the 18th century.

The Saint-Peter Church stands as a central monument with its 15th-century structure, classical center from 1744, and baroque bell tower from the late 1600s.

The municipality merged with Sint-Amands on January 1, 2019, forming Puurs-Sint-Amands with a combined population of 26,208 residents as of 2021.

The Pfizer facility in Puurs functions as the primary European production center for COVID-19 vaccines, distributing them globally since December 2020.

Location: Puurs-Sint-Amands

Inception: November 1, 1292

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Website: http://www.puurs.be/

Shares border with: Boom, Bornem, Niel, Willebroek, Kapelle-op-den-Bos

Website: http://puurs.be

GPS coordinates: 51.07610,4.28030

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31