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.
Wilsum | |
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Small city | |
 Wilsum | |
 Wilsum Location in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands  Wilsum Wilsum (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52.5281°N 5.9661°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Municipality | Kampen |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.33 km2 (2.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.1 m (0.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 870 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8274[1] |
| Dialing code | 038 |
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]
References
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