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Goes did not experience much population growth until the 1970s and 1980s. Then, the city grew fast because of new districts like Goese Meer, Oostmolenpark, Overzuid and Ouverture being constructed. Goes is now the fourth largest economic centre in Zeeland. New districts are in preparation, amongst
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Although the Netherlands were neutral in the First World War, seven bombs hit Goes and Kloetinge, due to an error by a British airplane. A house in Magdalenastreet in Goes was destroyed and one person killed. Goes did not suffer extensive damage during the Second World War, but was under German
615:, and in 1417, it was allowed to build town walls. The prosperity of the city was based upon the cloth industry and the production of salt. In the 16th century, Goes declined. Its connection to the sea silted up and in 1554 a large fire destroyed part of the city. 465: 1196: 790: 295: 1447: 1511: 1307: 690: 1555: 471: 48: 1110: 660: 1586: 475: 52: 1226: 220: 118: 1440: 1733: 1271: 425: 898: 151: 1728: 1300: 101: 1702: 1457: 839: 592:(the Short Gos). The village grew fast, and in the early 12th century it had a market square and a church devoted to 555: 17: 537: 184: 1433: 413: 282: 1579: 533: 61: 1293: 983: 1251: 1166: 1136: 568: 1697: 995: 812: 487: 405: 262: 638:
to attack the besieging forces. In 1577, the Spanish soldiers who occupied Goes were driven out by Prince
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them Goese Schans, Mannee and Aria, where 3,000 new houses are to be built.
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On 22 July 2021 the town council decided to end the twinning.
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Goes was founded in the 10th century on the edge of a creek:
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Goes (disambiguation)
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Harbour of Goes
Flag of Goes
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Highlighted position of Goes in a municipal map of Zeeland
Goes is located in Zeeland
Goes is located in Netherlands
Goes is located in Europe
51°30′N 3°53′E / 51.500°N 3.883°E / 51.500; 3.883
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Zeeland
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Cees van den Bos
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