# Appingedam

> city and former municipality in Eemsdelta, Netherlands

**Wikidata**: [Q995](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q995)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appingedam)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/appingedam

## Summary
Appingedam is a city and former municipality located in the Eemsdelta region of the Netherlands. It served as a municipality of the Netherlands from 1812 until it was dissolved and replaced by Eemsdelta on December 31, 2020. The city is situated in the province of Groningen and is historically recognized as a fortified town with city rights.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City, former municipality of the Netherlands, fortified town, and cadastral populated place in the Netherlands.
- **Location**: Situated in Eemsdelta (preferred location as of 2021) and the province of Groningen (until December 31, 2020). The country is the Netherlands.
- **Coordinates**: 53.316666666667°N, 6.8666666666667°E.
- **Area**: 24.62 square kilometres.
- **Elevation**: 0 metres above sea level.
- **Population (Recent)**: 11,721 residents (January 1, 2019, preferred statistic); 11,642 residents (January 1, 2020).
- **Population (Historical Peaks)**: 12,894 residents (1971); 12,908 residents (1990).
- **Postal Code**: 9900–9903.
- **Local Dialing Code**: 0596.
- **CBS Municipality Code**: 0003.
- **UN/LOCODE**: NLAPP.
- **Administrative Timeline**: Existed as a municipality from January 1, 1812, to December 31, 2020; replaced by Eemsdelta on January 1, 2021.
- **Demonym**: Appingedammer.
- **Households**: 5,550 (January 1, 2015).

## FAQs
**What is the demographic history of Appingedam?**
The population has fluctuated over centuries, starting at 2,664 in 1815 and peaking at 12,894 in 1971. Recent counts show a stable population around 11,000 to 12,000, with 11,721 residents recorded in 2019 and 11,642 in 2020.

**Where is Appingedam located?**
Appingedam is located in the Netherlands, specifically within the Eemsdelta region. Historically, it was part of the province of Groningen until the end of 2020, after which it became part of the new municipality of Eemsdelta.

**What administrative status did Appingedam hold?**
Appingedam was a municipality of the Netherlands starting in 1812 and held the status of a fortified town and place with town rights and privileges. It ceased to be an independent municipality on December 31, 2020, when it was merged into Eemsdelta.

**What are the transport and digital identifiers for Appingedam?**
The city uses the UN/LOCODE "NLAPP" and has a Where On Earth ID (WOEID) of 727337. Its official website is http://www.appingedam.nl/, and it maintains a subreddit named "appingedam."

## Why It Matters
Appingedam represents a significant historical urban center in the Groningen province, characterized by its long history as a fortified town and a "place with town rights and privileges." Its transition from an independent municipality with a code dating back to early administrative structuring (CBS code 0003) to a component of the larger Eemsdelta municipality marks a pivotal shift in regional governance. The preservation of its distinct identity, evidenced by its specific demonym "Appingedammer" and heraldic symbols like its coat of arms, highlights its enduring cultural relevance in the Dutch landscape.

## Notable For
- **Hanging Kitchens**: The city is visually defined by the "hanging kitchens of Appingedam," a unique architectural feature depicted in its primary image.
- **Historical Governance**: Appingedam served as the capital of the administrative area identified by Q111691994 starting in 1917.
- **Long Administrative History**: It functioned as a municipality for over two centuries (1812–2020), with cadastral and municipal boundaries recorded as early as 1812.
- **Cultural Depictions**: The city is described in historical sources such as "Meyers Konversations-Lexikon" (4th edition, 1885–1890) and "Topographia Circuli Burgundici."
- **Twin City Relations**: It maintains a twinning relationship with Aurich.

## Body

### Governance and Administrative History
Appingedam held the status of a "municipality of the Netherlands" for over two centuries. Official records indicate its administrative existence began on January 1, 1812, and concluded on December 31, 2020. As of January 1, 2021, the entity was replaced by the municipality of Eemsdelta.

Throughout its history, Appingedam was classified as a "fortified town" and a "cadastral populated place in the Netherlands." It held specific town rights and privileges, distinguishing it from rural settlements. The municipality code assigned by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) was 0003, reflecting its early establishment in the national registry. The Amsterdam Code for the municipality is 10886.

### Geography and Settlements
The city is geographically situated at coordinates 53.316666666667, 6.8666666666667, with a total area of 24.62 square kilometres. The elevation is listed at 0 metres above sea level. Appingedam is located in the Eemsdelta region (preferred location status) and was historically located in the province of Groningen until the end of 2020.

The former municipality contained several settlements aside from the main city, including Garreweer, Hoogewerf, Jukwerd, Opwierde, Marsum, Solwerd, Laskwerd, and Tjamsweer. It shared a border with the municipality of Loppersum.

### Demographics and Population Trends
Population data for Appingedam spans from the early 19th century to the present day.
- **Early Census Data**: The population was recorded as 2,664 in 1815, rising to 3,205 in 1840, and 3,315 in 1849.
- **Growth in 20th Century**: The population grew significantly from 7,176 in 1947 to 9,738 in 1960. It peaked around 1971 with 11,826 residents (census data) and reached 12,894 in 1980.
- **Recent Statistics**: In the years leading up to its dissolution, the population remained stable, with 12,007 residents in 2016, 11,971 in 2017, 11,801 in 2018, and 11,721 in 2019 (preferred value). As of January 1, 2020, the population was 11,642.
- **Households**: In 2015, there were 5,550 households, a slight increase from 5,444 in 2010.

### Symbols and Media
Appingedam is represented by several official symbols and media files:
- **Coat of Arms**: The official coat of arms is accessible via the file "Appingedam wapen.svg."
- **Flag**: The city has an official flag, "flag of Appingedam," with an image file available.
- **Images**: A notable image of the city features the "hanging kitchens of Appingedam," a distinctive local landmark. A locator map image "Gem-Appingedam-OpenTopo" and a page banner "Appingedam WV Banner.jpg" are also associated with the entity.
- **Audio**: A pronunciation file "001 Appingedam.ogg" and a spoken text audio file "Nl-Appingedam-article.ogg" (Dutch language, 2010) are available.

### Infrastructure and Identifiers
The city's infrastructure includes the postal code range 9900–9903 and a local dialing code of 0596. It is identified internationally by the UN/LOCODE "NLAPP."

Digital and database identifiers for Appingedam are extensive:
- **Wikidata**: Q995 (Data Commons ID).
- **Geonames**: IDs 2759686 (municipality) and 2759687.
- **VIAF**: 145382516.
- **Freebase**: /m/0v07r.
- **MusicBrainz**: 129784cb-9b3d-4e91-b92a-b7be60465207.
- **Library of Congress**: n50000617.
- **Quora Topic**: Appingedam.
- **Reddit**: Subreddit "appingedam" (Dutch language, created Nov 16, 2020).
- **Wikipedia**: Available in 43 languages including English, Dutch, German, and French.

### Historical Boundaries
The geographical shape of the municipality changed over time, documented by specific map data:
- **1812–1841**: Defined by "Data:Appingedam (1812).map".
- **1841–1982**: Defined by "Data:Appingedam (1841).map".
- **1982–1997**: Defined by "Data:Appingedam (1982).map".

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