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Montfoort
Municipality
Montfoort city centre
Montfoort city centre
Flag of Montfoort
Flag
 Coat of arms of Montfoort
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Montfoort in a municipal map of Utrecht
Location in Utrecht
Country Netherlands
Province Utrecht
Government
 • Body Municipal council
Area
 • Total 38.20 km2 (14.75 sq mi)
 • Land 37.69 km2 (14.55 sq mi)
 • Water 0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (May 2014)
 • Total 13,653
 • Density 362/km2 (940/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
3417, 3460–3461
Area code 0348

Montfoort is a charming municipality and city located in the Netherlands. It is part of the Utrecht province. Montfoort has a long history, as it received special "city rights" in 1329. This meant it gained certain freedoms and the ability to govern itself.

Exploring Montfoort

Montfoort is more than just one city; it's a municipality made up of several smaller towns, villages, and districts. These areas work together under the Montfoort local government.

Towns and Villages in Montfoort

The municipality of Montfoort includes these places:

  • Achthoven
  • Achthoven-Oost
  • Blokland
  • Cattenbroek
  • Heeswijk
  • Knollemanshoek
  • Linschoten
  • Mastwijk
  • Montfoort
  • Willeskop

Montfoort's Landscape

Montfoort is known for its beautiful Dutch landscape. You can see how the different parts of the municipality fit together on a map.

Gem-Montfoort-OpenTopo
A topographic map showing the municipality of Montfoort in June 2015.

Famous People from Montfoort

Many interesting people have come from Montfoort over the centuries. Here are a few notable individuals:

  • Jan III van Montfoort (around 1448 – 1522): He was an important leader during a time of conflict in the region. He led a group called the Hook Party in the area known as the Bishopric of Utrecht.
  • Anthonie Blocklandt van Montfoort (1533 or 1534 - 1583): This talented person was a Dutch painter. He created many artworks during his lifetime.
  • Isbrand van Diemerbroeck (1609–1674): He was a Dutch physician and anatomist. He also worked as a professor, teaching others about medicine.
  • Matthew Maty (1718–1776): A physician and writer, he held important positions. He was the secretary of the Royal Society and a librarian at the British Museum.
  • Mark van Eldik (born 1967): He is a Dutch rally driver. He is known for his skills in car racing.

Images for kids

  • Montfoort Oude Stadhuis

    Old town hall of Montfoort

  • Montfoort Utrecht with the still working flourmill "de Valk" at 18 May 2013 - panoramio

    Montfoort Utrecht with the still working flourmill

  • De Hoogstraat de oudste en belangrijkste straat van Montfoort.

    De Hoogstraat, the oldest and most important street in Montfoort

  • Stadsgezicht Montfoort

    View of Montfoort

  • Montfoort Montfoort, kerk Johannes de Doper RM512115 IMG 0279 2021-08-05 17.25

    Montfoort, the Church of Johannes de Doper

  • Montfoort, de Montfoortse Vaart vanaf de IJsselkade IMG 9256 2019-04-20 12.26

    Lock: schutsluis Montfoortse Vaart

  • Kasteel Montfoort Panorama 7

    Kasteel Montfoort [nl]

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