Aalst is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Buren, and lies about 10 km southwest of Wageningen.
Aalst | |
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Hamlet | |
![]() Hay barrack in Aalst | |
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![]() The hamlet (dark red) and the statistical district (light green) of Aalst in the municipality of Buren. | |
Coordinates: 51°56′03″N 5°32′25″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Buren |
Area | |
• Total | 7.74 km2 (2.99 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,185 |
• Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 4033[1] |
Dialing code | 0344 |
Between 1811 and 1998, Aalst belonged to the municipality of Lienden. In the middle of the 19th century, the population of Aalst was 150; there was a nice mansion called "Kolvenschoten" located here.[3]
It was first mentioned around 1400 as Aelst. The etymology is unclear.[4] The postal authorities have placed it under Lienden.[5] In 1840, it was home to 205 people.[6]
including Leutes
Populated places in the municipality of Buren | |
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