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'''Opheusden''' is a |
'''Opheusden''' is a village in the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Gelderland]]. It is a part of the municipality of [[Neder-Betuwe]], and lies some 5 km south-west of [[Wageningen]]. |
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Opheusden (or "Heusden", as it was known then) was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with [[Kesteren]].<ref>{{Repertorium Nederlandse Gemeenten}}</ref> |
Opheusden (or "Heusden", as it was known then) was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with [[Kesteren]].<ref>{{Repertorium Nederlandse Gemeenten}}</ref> |
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The town was devastated in October 1944 during the failed German [[Battle of the Nijmegen salient|counterattack against the Nijmegen salient]] after [[Operation Market Garden]] had failed. |
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In 2001, the town of Opheusden had 4118 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.73 km², and contained 1319 residences.<ref name="CBS">Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://www.cbs.nl/nl-NL/menu/themas/milieu-natuur-ruimte/ruimte/publicaties/cartografie-geografie/geografische-data/2001-bevolkingskernen-in-nederland.htm ''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001'']. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).</ref> |
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The statistical area "Opheusden", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 5830.<ref name="CBS2">Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://statline.cbs.nl/ ''Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005'']. As of 1 January 2005.</ref> Religious life has also traditionally been very important to Opheusden's inhabitants. |
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The Opheusden statistical area, which includes the village centre, its outskirts, and the surrounding countryside, covers an area of 220 hectares. It had a resident population on 1 January 2018 of 5,630, living in 1,960 households.<ref>[https://allecijfers.nl/buurt/opheusden-neder-betuwe/ AlleCijfers.nl Informatie over Opheusden]</ref> The built-up area of the village covers 73 hectares.<ref name="CBS2">Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://statline.cbs.nl/ ''Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005'']. As of 1 January 2005.</ref> |
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[[Image:2007-03-08 09.58 Opheusden, kerk foto1.JPG|thumb|none|2850-seat church at Opheusden, largest church of the Netherlands]] |
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The municipality of Opheusden and the surrounding region is well known for the about 150 [[Plant nursery|tree nurseries]] specialised in ornamental trees. The production area in the Opheusden region is about 1500 hectares. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Fontein |first=Robert Jan |title=Agro Business Centre (ABC) geeft de laanboomteelt in Opheusden een gezicht |url=https://edepot.wur.nl/159743 |access-date=July 25, 2022}}</ref> |
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==Transportation== |
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==Transport== |
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* Opheusden is served by [[Opheusden railway station|a railway station]] on the [[Elst–Dordrecht railway|Elst to Dordrecht line]]. |
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== Gallery == |
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File:Opheusden, straatzicht Dorpsstraat foto8 2014-11-24 12.18.jpg|A view of Dorpsstraat in Opheusden |
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File:M-E Moluks-Evangelische-Pniel-kerk Opheusden na-herstel 02.jpg|Moluccan Pniel Church |
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File:Vissersbootjes langs de rivier bij Opheusden - Opheusden - 20535687 - RCE.jpg|Boats along the river |
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File:Station Opheusden.jpg|Railway station |
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* '''Railway station''': [[Opheusden railway station|Opheusden]] |
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==References== |
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{{Dutch municipality Neder-Betuwe}} |
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*{{Kuyper|Opheusden|ge|kesteren2}} Map of the former municipality, around 1868. |
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Latest revision as of 00:10, 27 September 2023
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![This 2850-seater church in Opheusden is the largest in the Netherlands[1]](/enwiki/wiki/File:2007-03-08_09.58_Opheusden,_kerk_foto1.JPG) This 2850-seater church in Opheusden is the largest in the Netherlands[1] | |
  Opheusden Location in the Netherlands  Opheusden Opheusden (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 51°55′59″N 5°37′47″E / 51.93306°N 5.62972°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Neder-Betuwe |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2018) | |
• Total | 5,630 |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Opheusden is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Neder-Betuwe, and lies some 5 km south-west of Wageningen.
Opheusden (or "Heusden", as it was known then) was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Kesteren.[2]
The town was devastated in October 1944 during the failed German counterattack against the Nijmegen salient after Operation Market Garden had failed.
The Opheusden statistical area, which includes the village centre, its outskirts, and the surrounding countryside, covers an area of 220 hectares. It had a resident population on 1 January 2018 of 5,630, living in 1,960 households.[3] The built-up area of the village covers 73 hectares.[4]
The municipality of Opheusden and the surrounding region is well known for the about 150 tree nurseries specialised in ornamental trees. The production area in the Opheusden region is about 1500 hectares. [5]
Transport
[edit]- Opheusden is served by a railway station on the Elst to Dordrecht line.
Gallery
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A view of Dorpsstraat in Opheusden -
Moluccan Pniel Church -
Boats along the river -
Railway station
References
[edit]- ^ "Opheusden". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
- ^ AlleCijfers.nl Informatie over Opheusden
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
- ^ Fontein, Robert Jan. "Agro Business Centre (ABC) geeft de laanboomteelt in Opheusden een gezicht". Retrieved July 25, 2022.
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