Baambrugge
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| Baambrugge | |
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| Coordinates: 52°14′46″N 4°59′19″E / 52.24611°N 4.98861°ECoordinates: 52°14′46″N 4°59′19″E / 52.24611°N 4.98861°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Municipality | De Ronde Venen |
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| • Total | 1,100 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
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Baambrugge is a town on the Angstel stream in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of De Ronde Venen, and lies about 14 km southeast of Amsterdam. In 2001, the town of Baambrugge had 925 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.21 km², and contained 365 residences.[1] The statistical area "Baambrugge", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1000.[2]
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[edit] History
The village used to be a separate municipality, under the name Abcoude-Baambrugge. In 1941, it merged with Abcoude-Proosdij to form the current municipality Abcoude.
[edit] Trivia
The Beach Boys recorded their album Holland in Baambrugge, using a reconstructed studio sent from home.
[edit] References
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
[edit] External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Baambrugge". Map of Baambrugge in 1868.
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