Emst is a village in the municipality of Epe in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. It is the birthplace of former footballer Marc Overmars.[3] Emst is located in the forest area of Veluwe.
Emst | |
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![]() Emst, reformed church | |
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Coordinates: 52°18′54″N 5°58′21″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Epe |
Area | |
• Total | 39.24 km2 (15.15 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,225 |
• Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 8166[1] |
Dialing code | 0578 |
Emst was first mentioned between 1255 and 1256 as van Emze. The etymology is unknown.[4] In 1860, it was home to 1,280 people. A Dutch Reformed Church was built in 1864. It burnt down in 1930, but was rebuilt the same year.[5]
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