Eemdijk | |
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The ferry, with Eemdijk on the other side. | |
Coordinates: 52°15′15″N 5°19′43″E / 52.25417°N 5.32861°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Bunschoten |
Area | |
• Total | 3.32 km2 (1.28 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.2 m (0.7 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 820 |
• Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 3754
[1] |
Dialing code | 033 |
Eemdijk is a village on the river Eem in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is in the municipality of Bunschoten, about 3 km west of Bunschoten-Spakenburg. Formerly, most of the population consisted of farmers or factory workers.
The village has a small ferry, which is still in use (except on Sundays). The singer Drs. P recorded the video clip for his song De veerpont ("The ferry") in Eemdijk. [3]
It was first mentioned in the 18th century Dyk Huyse. The current name means dike on the Eem. [4] In 1840, it was home to 156 people. [5]
Eemdijk | |
---|---|
The ferry, with Eemdijk on the other side. | |
Coordinates: 52°15′15″N 5°19′43″E / 52.25417°N 5.32861°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Bunschoten |
Area | |
• Total | 3.32 km2 (1.28 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.2 m (0.7 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 820 |
• Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 3754
[1] |
Dialing code | 033 |
Eemdijk is a village on the river Eem in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is in the municipality of Bunschoten, about 3 km west of Bunschoten-Spakenburg. Formerly, most of the population consisted of farmers or factory workers.
The village has a small ferry, which is still in use (except on Sundays). The singer Drs. P recorded the video clip for his song De veerpont ("The ferry") in Eemdijk. [3]
It was first mentioned in the 18th century Dyk Huyse. The current name means dike on the Eem. [4] In 1840, it was home to 156 people. [5]