Rhenoy

Rhenoy is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Betuwe, and is situated about 13 km east of Gorinchem, between Geldermalsen and Leerdam.

Rhenoy
Village
Church of Rhenoy
Church of Rhenoy
Rhenoy is located in Gelderland
Rhenoy
Rhenoy
Location in the Netherlands
Rhenoy is located in Netherlands
Rhenoy
Rhenoy
Rhenoy (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 51.88445°N 5.15442°E / 51.88445; 5.15442
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityWest Betuwe
Area
[1]
 • Total6.14 km2 (2.37 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total910
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4152[1]
Dialing code0345

History

It was first mentioned in 1265 as tot Rynoey, and means "land neat a stream". It is not related to the Rhine, also because it is located on the Linge.[3] The Dutch Reformed church dates from 1836, but has 14th and 15th century elements. In 1840, it was home to 319 people.[4]

  • Street in Rhenoy
    Street in Rhenoy
  • House in Rhenoy
    House in Rhenoy
  • Cornerhouse
    Cornerhouse
  • Villa in Rhenoy
    Villa in Rhenoy

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 24 March 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 4152EA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  3. "Rhenoy - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  4. "Rhenoy". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 24 March 2022.


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