Ouder-Amstel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ouder-Amstel
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Church in Duivendrecht
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![]() Location in North Holland
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Country | Netherlands | ||
Province | North Holland | ||
Government | |||
• Body | Municipal council | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 25.78 km2 (9.95 sq mi) | ||
• Land | 24.13 km2 (9.32 sq mi) | ||
• Water | 1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | −1 m (−3.3 ft) | ||
Population
(May 2014)
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• Total | 13,273 | ||
• Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Postcode |
1115, 1190–1191
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Area code | 020 |
Ouder-Amstel is a special kind of town area called a municipality in the Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Holland, right next to the Amstel River. This area is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) south of the famous city of Amsterdam.
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Towns and Villages
Ouder-Amstel is made up of a few different towns and villages. These include Duivendrecht, Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, and Waver. Each of these places has its own unique feel and history.
Exploring the Map
This map shows you where Ouder-Amstel is located. It helps you see the different parts of the municipality. The map was updated in June 2015.
Local Radio Station
If you are in Duivendrecht, you can listen to the local radio station. It is called Jamm fm 104.9 Smooth & Funky.
Famous People from Ouder-Amstel
Many interesting people have come from Ouder-Amstel. Here are a few of them:
- Gijsbrecht IV of Amstel (around 1235–1303) was a very powerful lord. He was an important member of the Van Aemstel family.
- Wim Eijk (born in 1953 in Duivendrecht) is a Dutch leader in the Catholic Church. He is a cardinal and the Archbishop of Utrecht.
- Femke Wolting (born in 1970 in Ouder-Amstel) is a Dutch producer. She works with new media, creating exciting digital projects.
- Meindert Klem (born in 1987 in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel) is a rower. He competed for his country in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
Gallery
See also
In Spanish: Ouder-Amstel para niños