Rumpt
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 The town centre (red) and the statistical district (light green) of Rumpt in the former municipality of Geldermalsen. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | West Betuwe |
| Population (2006) | 892 |
Rumpt (51°53′N 5°11′E / 51.883°N 5.183°E) is a village in the Betuwe region in the Netherlands. It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and is situated about halfway between Utrecht and Den Bosch, on the Linge river.
WikiMiniAtlasIn 2001, the town of Rumpt had 372 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.14 km², and contained 149 residences.[1] The statistical area "Rumpt", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 892.[2]
History[]
Rumpt was first mentioned as Rumpst around the year 960 in a document listing the possessions of St. Martin's Church in Utrecht. Other names used for the village and the surrounding areas in historical documents were Rumede, Romde en Rumt.[3]
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.
- ^ [1] De Bommeler- en de Tielerwaard - F.A.J. Vermeulen
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