Hoenkoop

Hoenkoop is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht.

Hoenkoop
Village
Street view
Street view
Hoenkoop is located in Utrecht (province)
Hoenkoop
Hoenkoop
Location in the Netherlands
Hoenkoop is located in Netherlands
Hoenkoop
Hoenkoop
Hoenkoop (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52.00349°N 4.84747°E / 52.00349; 4.84747
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityOudewater
Area
  Total0.09 km2 (0.03 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total455
  Density5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3421[1]
Dialing code0348

Since 1970, Hoenkoop has been a part of the municipality of Oudewater. Between 1815 and 1970, it was a separate municipality.[2]

The hamlet was first mentioned in 1299 or 1300 Hoencoop, and means "(peat) concession", however the name first name Hoen does not fit.[3] Hoenkoop has not place name signs. In 1840, it was home to 324 people.[2]

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. "Hoenkoop". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  3. "Hoenkoop - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.


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