Lingewaard facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lingewaard
Municipality
The Bemmel Theaterchurch
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Gelderland
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Government
• Body	Municipal Council
Area
• Total	69.14 km2 (26.70 sq mi)
• Land	62.23 km2 (24.03 sq mi)
• Water	6.91 km2 (2.67 sq mi)
Elevation	11 m (36 ft)
Population
• Total	46,625
• Density	735/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Lingewaarder
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode	6680–6681, 6684–6691, 6850–6852
Area code	026, 0481
Website	Lingewaard.nl

Dutch topographic map of Lingewaard (2015)

Lingewaard is a special area in the eastern Netherlands. It's a type of local government area called a municipality. You can find it in the province of Gelderland. This area is mostly low-lying land.

It sits between the big cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen. Many people who live in Lingewaard work in these nearby cities. Since 2021, Lingewaard has been part of the Arnhem-Nijmegen Green Metropolitan Region. This group helps plan and develop the area for its eighteen municipalities.

Understanding Lingewaard's Towns

Lingewaard was created in 2001. It was formed by joining three older municipalities: Bemmel, Gendt, and Huissen. At first, the new municipality was named Bemmel. This was because Bemmel was the largest of the three.

Later, people voted in a referendum to choose a new name. They picked 'Lingewaard'. This name is not a real town. It's a made-up name that most voters liked. The municipality includes several towns and villages.

Looveer is a small area with some businesses. It is located across the Pannerden Canal. Other small villages in Lingewaard include Hulhuizen (near Gendt) and Doornik (near Bemmel). Doornik used to be a village. But in 1799, a levee breach destroyed all its houses and even the church.

Exploring Lingewaard's Nature

Cherry orchard of Prunus avium in Bemmel

Lingewaard is located in an area where the rivers Waal, Nederrijn, and Linge flow. The land here is very fertile. This is because the rivers have left behind rich soil over time.

Because of this good soil, Lingewaard is perfect for growing plants. You can see many greenhouses and orchards (fruit tree farms) in the area.

In the southern part of Lingewaard, there is a special nature area called Gelderse Poort. This area is managed to help nature grow wild again. It has different types of river landscapes. These include forests along the river, open grasslands, small marshes, and deep pools called kolks. Large plant-eating animals like horses and cattle roam freely here. Their grazing helps shape the landscape.

Famous People from Lingewaard

Many interesting people have come from the municipality of Lingewaard. Here are a few:

Syb Talma, stamp issued in 1936

• Willem Jacob van de Graaf (1736–1804) was born in Huissen. He became the 35th Dutch Governor of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
• Syb Talma (1864–1916) was born in Angeren. He was a Dutch politician.
• Gys van Beek (1919–2015) was born in Angeren. He was a Dutch-American inventor. He was also a member of the Dutch resistance during World War II.
• Joop Puntman (1934–2013) was from Haalderen. He was a Dutch ceramist (someone who makes pottery) and sculptor.
• Cor Melchers (1954–2015) was born in Huissen. He was a Dutch painter.
• Annelies Nuy (born 1960) is from Doornenburg. She is a Dutch fashion designer.
• Thomas van Aalten (born 1978) was born in Huissen. He is a Dutch writer and journalist.
• Ruben Hein (born 1982) is from Bemmel. He is a Dutch jazz musician.

Sports Stars from Lingewaard

Lingewaard has also produced some talented athletes:

• Erwin van de Looi (born 1972) is from Huissen. He is a Dutch football manager and used to be a player.
• Stijn Schaars (born 1984) is from Gendt. He is a Dutch former footballer. He played in over 300 club games.

Fun Annual Festivals

Participants on the first day of the International Four Days Marches in 2019 (Bergerdensestraat, between Huissen and Bemmel)

Lingewaard hosts several exciting annual festivals and events:

• International Four Days Marches Nijmegen – This is a multi-day walking event in mid-July. The route passes through Bemmel and Huissen on its first day.
• Bemmelse Dweildag – This is an international festival for marching bands. It takes place in Bemmel on the second Sunday in June.
• Horse Days of Bemmel (Dutch: Bemmelse Paardendagen) – This event includes an annual pony market and horserace. It happens in Bemmel around the second Sunday in August.
• Cherry Festival of Gendt (Dutch: Gendste Kersenfeest) – This is an annual festival in Gendt at the end of July.
• Under The Milky Way – This is a local rock festival in Lingewaard. It's held in the floodplains of Huissen, usually in late August or early September.

Gallery

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  Town Hall of Lingewaard

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  The Linge river at Park Lingezegen, Bemmel

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  The church of Haalderen OLV van Zeven Smarten

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  View on Doornenburg Castle at Doornenburg

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  Huissen, chapel at the Duisterestraat-Van Voorststraat

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  Maria Chapel near the graveyard of Angeren

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  Gendt (Lingewaard) former Town Hall

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  The Gent (statue) of Gendt at the Waaldijk

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  Bergerden, de Linge bij het Verlaten Land Pad

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  Ressen, reformed church from the Hoeksehofstraat

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  The Brandspuithuisje (monument) in Ressen

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  The Swan (statue), town square, Huissen

Sister Cities

From 2009 to 2014, Lingewaard had a special connection with another town. This is called being "twinned" or having a "sister city." It means they shared cultural ideas and friendly visits.

See also

In Spanish: Lingewaard para niños