IJzevoorde
IJzevoorde is a hamlet in the municipalities of Doetinchem and Bronckhorst in the province of Gelderland in the east part of the Netherlands.[3]
IJzevoorde | |
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 Sunset on IJzevoorde | |
  IJzevoorde Location in the province of Gelderland  IJzevoorde IJzevoorde (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 51°58′29″N 6°21′28″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Doetinchem Bronckhorst |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.10 km2 (1.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7004[1] |
| Dialing code | 0314 |
Overview
It was first mentioned in 1235 as Ysenuort and means fordable place through the IJze.[4] The postal authorities have placed it under Doetinchem.[5] In 1840, it was home to 839 people.[3]
It includes a school, a kindergarten, a gym, a bar and a small stage. The school has about 60 students and there are a lot of farmers' children attending the school. IJzevoorde also has a small campground.
Close to IJzevoorde lies the Slangenburg Castle, referring to a little river called the Slinge.[3]
References
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
Doetinchem part
- "Postcodetool for 7004AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "IJzevoorde". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "IJzevoorde - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- "Postcode 7004 in Doetinchem". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 March 2022.
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