Afferden is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Druten, and lies about 10 km northwest of Wijchen.
Afferden | |
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Village | |
Windmill De Drie Waaien. | |
| Coordinates: 51°52′48″N 5°38′5″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Druten |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,685 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6654[1] |
| Dialing code | 0487 |
Afferden was a separate municipality until 1818, when it became a part of Druten.[3]
It was first mentioned in the 11th to 12th century as Afrithon. The etymology is unknown.[4] The village started on a sandhill near the Meuse, and developed into a linear road settlement. The church was demolished in 1838, but the tower from the 14th century has remained. The St. Victor en Gezellen Church was completed in 1891.[5] In 1840, it was home to 838 people.[6] The grist mill De Drie Waaien was built in 1869.[7]
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