Hoogezand-Sappemeer (Dutch pronunciation: [ɦoːɣəˌzɑnt sɑpəˈmeːr] ) is a former municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands. It was the third most-populous municipality in the province of Groningen, after Groningen and Oldambt. It was formed in 1949 by the merger of the former municipalities of Hoogezand (well-known for its ship building industry) and Sappemeer. On 1 January 2018, Hoogezand-Sappemeer merged with Slochteren and Menterwolde, forming the new municipality Midden-Groningen.

Hoogezand-Sappemeer
Official logo of Hoogezand-Sappemeer
Highlighted position of Hoogezand-Sappemeer in a municipal map of Groningen
Location in Groningen
Coordinates: 53°9′N 6°45′E / 53.150°N 6.750°E / 53.150; 6.750
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGroningen
MunicipalityMidden-Groningen
Established1949
Ceased to exist2018
Area
 • Total
72.99 km2 (28.18 sq mi)
 • Land66.71 km2 (25.76 sq mi)
 • Water6.28 km2 (2.42 sq mi)
Elevation2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[3]
 • Total
data missing
Time zoneUTC 1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC 2 (CEST)
Postcode
9600–9614, 9630–9633
Area code0598

Geography

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Population centres in the municipality were:

Transportation

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Dutch topographic map of Hoogezand-Sappemeer (town), June 2014

The A7 motorway (European Highway E 22, Amsterdam-Groningen-Germany) crosses the municipality. There is also a railway line providing service to Groningen and Nieuweschans/Leer(Germany). Trains serve four stations in the municipality, Kropswolde, Martenshoek, Hoogezand-Sappemeer, and Sappemeer Oost. Since 2007, trains will stop 4 times an hour.

References

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  1. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 9603AE". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
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