Yerseke

Yerseke (, ) is a village situated on the southern shore of the Oosterschelde (Eastern Scheldt) estuary in the Dutch province of Zeeland. A separate municipality until 1970, it today forms part of the municipality of Reimerswaal. As of 2010 Yerseke had a recorded population of 6,695 inhabitants, living in 2,680 households.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Yerseke
Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.native_name_lang: nl
Settlement.image_skyline: Yerseke_harbor.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Welcome to Clinge
Settlement.image_flag: Vlag van Yerseke.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Yerseke_wapen.svg
Settlement.nickname: Yese (Zeeuws)
Settlement.pushpin_map: Netherlands Zeeland#Netherlands
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 250
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Municipality
Settlement.elevation_m: 0.7
Settlement.area_total_km2: 13.73
Settlement.population_total: 7,015

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Wikidata facts

Area: 13.73
Official website: yersekepromotie.nl
Image: Panorama Yerseke Moer.jpg

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Commons category: Yerseke
postal code: 4400–4401
P8168: Punishment Park

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History
Aquaculture
Yerseke Moer
Churches and religion
Events
Transport
References
External links

The fishing village is well known for its aquaculture. Tourists visit the oyster pits, harbors and museum of the town and fishing industry, as well as the annual celebration of the mussel harvest (Mosseldag) in August. The village furthermore plays host to the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ).