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Terneuzen, Port city in Zeelandic Flanders region, Netherlands.

The municipality of Terneuzen spans across the Western Scheldt estuary, containing thirteen distinct population centers with a total of 55,000 inhabitants.

First documented in 1325, Terneuzen gained city rights in 1584 due to its position as a strategic port on waterways connecting to Ghent.

The Flying Dutchman maritime tale originates from Terneuzen, where Captain Van der Decken started his eternal journey across the seas.

The Western Scheldt Tunnel, opened in 2003, connects Terneuzen to other regions while the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal facilitates maritime trade.

Dow Chemical operates its largest facility outside the United States in Terneuzen, positioned along the west side of the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal.

Location: Zeeland

Capital city: Terneuzen

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Part of: Zeelandic Flanders

Shares border with: Borsele, Hulst, Sluis, Vlissingen, Zelzate, Stekene

Phone: +31115455000

Email: gemeente@terneuzen.nl

Website: https://terneuzen.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.29306,3.83389

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09

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