Hemmen | |
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![]() Reformed Church of Hemmen | |
Coordinates: 51°56′2″N 5°42′2″E / 51.93389°N 5.70056°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Overbetuwe |
Area | |
• Total | 2.43 km2 (0.94 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 175 |
• Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 6672
[1] |
Dialing code | 0488 |
Hemmen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Overbetuwe, 1 km northwest of Zetten.
Hemmen was a separate municipality until 1955, when it was merged with Valburg. [3]
It was first mentioned in 1327 as Hemmen. The etymology is unclear. [4] The church probably dates from the 13th century. It was enlarged in 1741, and the tower has built around 1800. It was extensively restored in 1932 to 1933. [5] Castle Hemmen was built in 1360, and demolished in 1750. In 1757, a manor house was built in its place and was surrounded by a moat. It was destroyed in 1945. [5] [6] In 1840, Hemmen was home to 209 people. [6]
Hemmen | |
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![]() Reformed Church of Hemmen | |
Coordinates: 51°56′2″N 5°42′2″E / 51.93389°N 5.70056°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Overbetuwe |
Area | |
• Total | 2.43 km2 (0.94 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 175 |
• Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 6672
[1] |
Dialing code | 0488 |
Hemmen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Overbetuwe, 1 km northwest of Zetten.
Hemmen was a separate municipality until 1955, when it was merged with Valburg. [3]
It was first mentioned in 1327 as Hemmen. The etymology is unclear. [4] The church probably dates from the 13th century. It was enlarged in 1741, and the tower has built around 1800. It was extensively restored in 1932 to 1933. [5] Castle Hemmen was built in 1360, and demolished in 1750. In 1757, a manor house was built in its place and was surrounded by a moat. It was destroyed in 1945. [5] [6] In 1840, Hemmen was home to 209 people. [6]