Linschoten
For the Dutch explorer, see Jan Huyghen van Linschoten.
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| Coordinates: 52°3′46″N 4°54′52″E / 52.06278°N 4.91444°ECoordinates: 52°3′46″N 4°54′52″E / 52.06278°N 4.91444°E | |||
| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Utrecht | ||
| Municipality | Montfoort | ||
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| • Total | 5,000 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
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Linschoten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɪn.ˌsχoʊ̯.tə(n)]) is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Montfoort, and lies about 3 km southeast of Woerden.
In 2001, the village of Linschoten had 3588 inhabitants. It had a built-up area of 0.65 km² with 1288 residences.[1] The statistical area "Linschoten", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3910.[2]
Castle Linschoten
Notable people born in Linschoten
- Mat Herben, (born 1952), politician
- Rigard van Klooster, (born 1989) – track cyclist and former speed skater
References
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of January 1, 2005.
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