Beesd
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| Coordinates: 51°53′15″N 5°11′28″E / 51.8875°N 5.19111°ECoordinates: 51°53′15″N 5°11′28″E / 51.8875°N 5.19111°E | |||
| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Gelderland | ||
| Municipality | Geldermalsen | ||
| Population (1 jan 2008) | |||
| • Total | 3,609 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
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Beesd is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Geldermalsen, and lies about 16 km west of Tiel. It is situated near the river Linge and has a railway station on the railway from Dordrecht to Geldermalsen.
In 2001, the town of Beesd had 3141 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.83 km², and contained 1185 residences.[1] The statistical area "Beesd", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3650.[2]
Until 1978, Beesd was a separate municipality.
[edit] External links
[edit] External links
(Dutch) Beesd website
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[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.
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