Broek is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 11 km north of Gorinchem.
Broek | |
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Coordinates: 51.9327°N 4.9677°E / 51.9327; 4.9677 | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
Area | |
• Total | 10.18 km2 (3.93 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 425 |
• Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 4231[1] |
Dialing code | 0183 |
Broek has no place name signs,[2] and the postal authorities have placed it under Meerkerk.[3] In 1840, it was home to 293 people. A part of the hamlet has been placed under Ameide and consists of about 10 houses.[2]
Populated places in the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden | |
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