Linschoten (village)
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Linschoten | |
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Town | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Montfoort |
Population (2003) | |
• Total | 5,000 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Linschoten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɪn.ˌsχoʊ̯.tə(n)]) is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Montfoort, and lies about 3 km southeast of Woerden.
In 2001, the village of Linschoten had 3588 inhabitants. It had a built-up area of 0.65 km² with 1288 residences.[1] The statistical area "Linschoten", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3910.[2]
Notable people born in Linschoten
- Mat Herben, (born 1952), politician
- Rigard van Klooster, (born 1989) – track cyclist and former speed skater
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 January 1, 2005.
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