Ouder-Amstel Facts for Kids

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Ouder-Amstel

Church in Duivendrecht

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in 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)

• Total

13,273

• Density

550/km² (1,400/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

1115, 1190–1191

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.

Towns and Villages
- Exploring the Map
Local Radio Station
Famous People from Ouder-Amstel
Gallery
See also

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

Map of the municipality of Ouder-Amstel, June 2015

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.