Odijk

Odijk is a town in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Bunnik, and lies about 4 km (2 mi) south of Zeist.

Odijk
Town
Farm with apple tree in full blossom
Farm with apple tree in full blossom
Coat of arms of Odijk
Odijk is located in Utrecht (province)
Odijk
Odijk
Location in the Netherlands
Odijk is located in Netherlands
Odijk
Odijk
Odijk (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°3′01″N 5°14′0″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityBunnik
Area
  Total7.18 km2 (2.77 sq mi)
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total5,720
  Density800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3984[1]
Dialing code030

Odijk used to be a separate municipality. It merged with Bunnik and Werkhoven in 1964.[3]

Overview

The village was first mentioned between 918 and 948 as Iodichem. The etymology is unclear.[4] Odijk developed as an esdorp along the Kromme Rijn. In the 13th century, it became an independent parish. The church and tower were demolished in 1820, because the building was in a bad shape, and a new church was built.[5] In 1840, it was home to 411 people.[3]

Odijk has three primary schools, two churches and many locations for sports activities, such as football, tennis and indoor sports.

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 3984AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  3. "Odijk". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  4. "Odijk - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  5. Ronald Stenvert & Chris Kolman (1996). "Odijk" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9757 7. Retrieved 28 March 2022.


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