Lexmond | |
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Coordinates: 51°57′43″N 5°02′06″E / 51.9620°N 5.0351°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
Area | |
• Total | 22.82 km2 (8.81 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 2,960 |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 4128
[1] |
Dialing code | 0347 |
Lexmond is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 7 km south of IJsselstein.
Lexmond was a separate municipality in the province of South Holland until 1986, when it became part of Zederik. [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 in 1180 as Lakesmunde, and means "mouth of the Laak (river)". [5] Lexmond started as a dike village along the Lek River. In 1277, the Laak was dammed and a little harbour was constructed. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from the 14th century and was extensively restored between 1954 and 1958. [6] In 1840, it was home to 700 people. [7]
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Lexmond | |
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Coordinates: 51°57′43″N 5°02′06″E / 51.9620°N 5.0351°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
Area | |
• Total | 22.82 km2 (8.81 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 2,960 |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 4128
[1] |
Dialing code | 0347 |
Lexmond is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 7 km south of IJsselstein.
Lexmond was a separate municipality in the province of South Holland until 1986, when it became part of Zederik. [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 in 1180 as Lakesmunde, and means "mouth of the Laak (river)". [5] Lexmond started as a dike village along the Lek River. In 1277, the Laak was dammed and a little harbour was constructed. The Dutch Reformed Church dates from the 14th century and was extensively restored between 1954 and 1958. [6] In 1840, it was home to 700 people. [7]
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