Wilsum

Small city in Overijssel, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Wilsum is a small city in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Kampen, about 4 km southeast of that city.

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Location in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands
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Wilsum
Wilsum (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52.5281°N 5.9661°E / 52.5281; 5.9661
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
MunicipalityKampen
Area
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6.33 km2 (2.44 sq mi)
Elevation0.1 m (0.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total
870
  Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8274[1]
Dialing code038
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History

The city was first mentioned in 1213 as Wilsem, and means "settlement of Willa (person)".[3] Wilsum developed on the dike along the IJssel River.[4] Wilsum received city rights in 1331.[3]

The Dutch Reformed church was built in the middle of the 11 century. The spire dates from 1837. The tower probably served as a place of refuge as well, because the top can only be reached by a ladder. Thanks to several restorations (the last one being between 1980 and 1983) the church is still in a very good state.[4]

In 1527, a sconce was built near the city, however it was destroyed the next year.[4] Wilsum was home to 435 people in 1840.[5]

Wilsum was a separate municipality until 1937, when it became a part of IJsselmuiden.[6]

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