Oukoop, Utrecht

Hamlet in Utrecht, Netherlands
52°12′11″N 4°58′29″E / 52.20299°N 4.97475°E / 52.20299; 4.97475CountryNetherlandsProvinceUtrechtMunicipalityStichtse VechtArea
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 • Total7.51 km2 (2.90 sq mi)Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total250 • Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code
3626[1]
Dialing code0294

Oukoop is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Stichtse Vecht, and lies about 14 km west of Hilversum.

The hamlet was first mentioned in 1217 as Aldencoep, and means "old (peat) concession".[2] In 1840, Oukoop was home to 111 people.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Oukoop - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Oukoop (Nieuwer-Ter-Aa)". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
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