Leerbroek | |
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Coordinates: 51°54′26″N 5°02′59″E / 51.9071°N 5.0497°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
Area | |
• Total | 3.59 km2 (1.39 sq mi) |
Elevation | −0.1 m (−0.3 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,085 |
• Density | 300/km2 (780/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 4245
[1] |
Dialing code | 0345 |
Leerbroek is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 9 km (6 mi) northeast of Gorinchem.
Leerbroek was a separate municipality between 1817, when it was separated from Meerkerk, and 1986, when it merged with Zederik in the province of South Holland. [3] When Zederik merged into the new municipality Vijfheerenlanden in 2019, it became a part of the province of Utrecht. [4]
The village was first mentioned between 1395 and 1396 as Lederbroec, and means "canal through swampy land". [5] Leerbroek started as a cultivation project in the 12th century. The Dutch Reformed Church dated from the 16th century, but burnt down in 1935. It was rebuilt in 1936. [6] In 1840, it was home to 214 people. [7]
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Leerbroek | |
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Coordinates: 51°54′26″N 5°02′59″E / 51.9071°N 5.0497°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
Area | |
• Total | 3.59 km2 (1.39 sq mi) |
Elevation | −0.1 m (−0.3 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,085 |
• Density | 300/km2 (780/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 4245
[1] |
Dialing code | 0345 |
Leerbroek is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 9 km (6 mi) northeast of Gorinchem.
Leerbroek was a separate municipality between 1817, when it was separated from Meerkerk, and 1986, when it merged with Zederik in the province of South Holland. [3] When Zederik merged into the new municipality Vijfheerenlanden in 2019, it became a part of the province of Utrecht. [4]
The village was first mentioned between 1395 and 1396 as Lederbroec, and means "canal through swampy land". [5] Leerbroek started as a cultivation project in the 12th century. The Dutch Reformed Church dated from the 16th century, but burnt down in 1935. It was rebuilt in 1936. [6] In 1840, it was home to 214 people. [7]
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