In the late 16th century, the land was poldered and village developed on the dike. In 1852, the Van Alsteinpolder was created, and a new harbour was created to north in 1878 near the hamlet of Paal.
In the late 16th century, the land was drained and a village developed on the dike. In 1852, the Van Alsteinpolder was established, and a new harbor was created to the north in 1878 near the hamlet of Paal.