Zevender | |
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Neighbourhood and hamlet | |
Coordinates: 51°57′24″N 4°52′33″E / 51.95661°N 4.87572°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Lopik |
Area | |
• Total | 0.50 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 175 |
• Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 3411
[1] |
Dialing code | 0348 |
Zevender is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the municipality of Lopik, 2 km northeast of Schoonhoven. A part of Zevender has become a neighbourhood of Schoonhoven. [2]
Zevender was a separate municipality from 1817 to 1857, when it was merged with Willige Langerak. [3]
It was first mentioned in 1247 as Zeuendre. The etymology is unclear. [4] The postal authorities have placed it under Lopik. [5] There are no place name signs. There used to be a castle in Zevender. It was besieged in 1300 and 1304, but burnt down in 1518. In 1540, Charles V ordered the removal of the ruins. In 1840, Zevender was home to 129 people. [2]
Zevender | |
---|---|
Neighbourhood and hamlet | |
Coordinates: 51°57′24″N 4°52′33″E / 51.95661°N 4.87572°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Lopik |
Area | |
• Total | 0.50 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 175 |
• Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 3411
[1] |
Dialing code | 0348 |
Zevender is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the municipality of Lopik, 2 km northeast of Schoonhoven. A part of Zevender has become a neighbourhood of Schoonhoven. [2]
Zevender was a separate municipality from 1817 to 1857, when it was merged with Willige Langerak. [3]
It was first mentioned in 1247 as Zeuendre. The etymology is unclear. [4] The postal authorities have placed it under Lopik. [5] There are no place name signs. There used to be a castle in Zevender. It was besieged in 1300 and 1304, but burnt down in 1518. In 1540, Charles V ordered the removal of the ruins. In 1840, Zevender was home to 129 people. [2]