Gendt
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| Coordinates: 51°52′37″N 5°58′21″E / 51.87694°N 5.97250°E / 51.87694; 5.97250 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Lingewaard |
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| • Total | 12.64 km2 (4.88 sq mi) |
| Population
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| 7,230[1] |
| Demonym | Gendtenaar |
| Website | groetenuitgendt.eu |
Gendt is a small city with city rights in the Netherlands, in the provinceofGelderland. The town is located in the Betuwe region, and is part of the municipalityofLingewaard. Gendt is situated along the rivers Waal and Linge. It has a population of 7,230 (as of 1 January 2020).[1]
In1233 Gendt received city rights from Otto II, Count of Guelders.[2] At the time, the town was known for its castles: Poelwijk Castle and Hof Gendt. Gendt was previously an independent municipality, but merged with Huissen and Bemmel in 2001, to form Lingewaard.
Notable annual festivals in Gendt include:
Notable people who were born, have lived, or are living in Gendt include:
Gendt is twinned with:
![Former Catholic church 'Saint Martinus'[6]](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gendt_%28Lingewaard%29_RK_kerk_St._Martinus_voorgevel.JPG)
![Sculpture De Draagster van Morgen[7]](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gendt_%28Lingewaard%29_sculptuur_de_Draagster_van_Morgen_1993.JPG)
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