Leersum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leersum
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The former municipality of Leersum
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 Leersum
Location in Netherlands
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| Country |  Netherlands |
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| Province |  Utrecht |
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| Municipality | Utrechtse Heuvelrug | ||
| Population
(1 January 2021)
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| • Total | 7,675 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Leersummer | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST | ||
| Area code(s) | 0343 | ||
Leersum is a town located in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug municipality in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is situated about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) east of Doorn and 9 kilometers (5.5 miles) west of Veenendaal.
In 2001, Leersum had a population of 6,013 people. The main built-up area of the town covered 1.44 square kilometers (about 0.55 square miles). This area contained 2,465 homes.
Leersum's Past as a Municipality
Until 2006, Leersum was its own municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It included both the town of Leersum and the nearby area of Darthuizen.
The 2021 Downburst Event
In June 2021, Leersum experienced a powerful weather event called a downburst. A downburst is a strong downward rush of air from a thunderstorm. It can cause damage similar to a tornado.
This downburst caused a lot of damage in Leersum. Many cars and homes were badly damaged by trees that fell during the storm. Because of the fallen trees and damage, the forests around Leersum had to be closed for safety. Staatsbosbeheer, which is the Dutch state forest administration, estimated that the damaged parts of the forest would not be safe for people to visit until the end of 2021.
