Babberich is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is in the municipality Zevenaar, about 3 km southeast of the centre of Zevenaar. It's located near the border with Germany. Until 1816, it was a part of the Duchy of Cleves.[3]
Babberich | |
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Village | |
Church of Babberich | |
| Coordinates: 51°54′22″N 6°6′40″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Zevenaar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.26 km2 (3.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,235 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6909[1] |
| Dialing code | 0316 |
The village was first mentioned between 1357 and 1358 Babborch. The etymology is not clear.[4] Huis Babberich has been recorded as early as 1363. In 1786, the current manor house was built. In 1816, Babberich became part of the Netherlands.[3] In 1840, it was home to 1,144 people.[5]
The atmospheric rock band Crescent Moon is based here.[6]
The football team SV Babberich is based here.
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