Amen is a hamlet in the north-eastern Netherlands. It is a part of the municipality of Aa en Hunze in Drenthe and lies about 8 km south of Assen.
Amen | |
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Hamlet | |
Pub in Amen | |
Amen in the municipality of Aa en Hunze. | |
| Coordinates: 52°56′30″N 6°36′32″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Aa en Hunze |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9446[1] |
| Dialing code | 0592 |
The hamlet has a population of around 90.[3]
It was first mentioned in 1403 as "van Ame", and refers the former Ame river.[4] Amen was home to 44 people in 1840.[5]
The nearest railway station is Assen railway station. There are no bus services to Amen.
Populated places in the municipality of Aa en Hunze | |
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