Maasbommel
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Small city
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| Coordinates: 51°49′15″N 5°32′11″E / 51.82083°N 5.53639°E / 51.82083; 5.53639 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | West Maas en Waal |
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| • Total | 10.68 km2 (4.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population
(2021)[1]
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| • Total | 1,345 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
6627[1]
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| Dialing code | 0487 |
Maasbommel is a city in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Maas en Waal, and lies about 7 km north of Oss. It received city rights in 1312.
Maasbommel was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Appeltern.[3]
It was first mentioned in 1144 as de Bumele, and probably means "forest of trees near the Maas" as to distinguish from Zaltbommel.[4] Maasbommel was established along the river.[5] In 1312, Maasbommel received city rights and joined the Hanseatic League.[6] Even though it was granted city rights, it did not develop after the Middle Ages.[5] In the 13th century, a church built which was demolished in 1812. In 1672, French troops severely damaged the city and destroyed the Hof bij Maasbommel.[7]
In 1818, Maasbommel was no longer an independent municipality and was merged into Appeltern.[7] In 1840, it was home to 703 people.[6] The Dutch Reformed Church dates from 1842, and the Catholic Church was built between 1868 and 1869.[5]
Maasbommel is known as the place where pioneering floating amphibious houses have been built.[8][9][10][11]
