Vleuten
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| Vleuten | |
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| — Part of Utrecht — | |
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| Coordinates: 52°6′29″N 5°0′54″E / 52.10806°N 5.015°ECoordinates: 52°6′29″N 5°0′54″E / 52.10806°N 5.015°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Utrecht |
| Municipality | Utrecht |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Total | 7,600 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
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Vleuten is a former village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the city of Utrecht, and lies about 6 km west of it. Vleuten has a railway station on the line between Utrecht and Woerden.
In 2001, Vleuten had 7434 inhabitants. The built-up area was 1.4 km², and contained 2979 residences.[1] The statistical area "Vleuten" has a population of around 7090.[2]
[edit] History
Vleuten used to be a separate municipality, until it merged with a number of other municipalities in 1954 to form Vleuten-De Meern. In 2001, that municipality merged with the municipality of Utrecht to become a city part of it.
[edit] External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Vleuten". Map of the former municipality in 1868.
[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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