Geer is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 9 km northeast of Gorinchem.
Geer | |
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Hamlet | |
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Coordinates: 51°54′N 5°3′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
Area | |
• Total | 1.69 km2 (0.65 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 110 |
• Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 4243[1] |
Dialing code | 0183 |
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1874 as Geer (De), and means "tapering piece of land".[2] The postal authorities have placed it under Nieuwland.[3] In 1840, it was home to 138 people.[4]
Populated places in the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden | |
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