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.

Oukoop
Hamlet
Farm in Oukoop
Farm in Oukoop
Oukoop is located in Utrecht (province)
Oukoop
Oukoop
Location in the Netherlands
Oukoop is located in Netherlands
Oukoop
Oukoop
Oukoop (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°12′11″N 4°58′29″E / 52.20299°N 4.97475°E / 52.20299; 4.97475
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityStichtse Vecht
Area
 • 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

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

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  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.