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Renkum
Renkum town streetview with church tower in the background
Renkum town streetview with church tower in the background
Flag of Renkum
Flag
Coat of arms of Renkum
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Renkum in a municipal map of Gelderland
Location in Gelderland
Country Netherlands
Province Gelderland
Government
 • Body Municipal council
Area
 • Total 47.23 km2 (18.24 sq mi)
 • Land 46.01 km2 (17.76 sq mi)
 • Water 1.22 km2 (0.47 sq mi)
Elevation
51 m (167 ft)
Population
 (May 2014)
 • Total 31,494
 • Density 685/km2 (1,770/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Renkumer
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
6860–6874
Area code 026, 0317

Renkum is a cool town and a municipality (which is like a local government area) in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It has a population of about 31,494 people. The area is about 46.01 km2 (17.76 sq mi) of land.

Renkum is located right next to the famous Rhine river. It's also part of a bigger area called the Stadsregio (City region) Arnhem-Nijmegen. This means it's connected to other important cities nearby.

The land around Renkum is mostly made up of beautiful forests and open areas near the river. If you explore the forests, you might even find ancient burial mounds called tumulus. These mounds are thousands of years old! Some cool things found in these mounds are kept at the Historic Museum in Arnhem.

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A Look Back: Renkum's History

Renkum is a really old place, more than a thousand years old! They even celebrated its 1000th birthday back in 1970. Long ago, people used to write its name as Redinchem.

How Renkum Grew Over Time

In the 1800s, Renkum started to grow a lot. It became a busy place with many different businesses.

Today, the tradition of making paper continues in Renkum. There's a company called Parenco B.V. that still makes paper products.

Towns and Villages in Renkum

The municipality of Renkum is made up of several smaller towns and villages. Each one has its own unique charm!

  • Doorwerth
  • Heelsum
  • Heveadorp
  • Oosterbeek
  • Renkum (village)
  • Wolfheze

Understanding the Area's Layout

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Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Renkum, June 2015.

This map shows you what the municipality of Renkum looks like. You can see the different towns and how they are spread out. It helps you understand the geography of the area.

Famous People from Renkum

Many interesting people have come from Renkum or lived there!

Artists and Entertainers

  • Derk Bolt (born 1955 in Renkum) is a Dutch TV presenter, editor, and producer.
  • Stephan Brenninkmeijer (born 1964 in Doorwerth) is a Dutch film director, screenwriter, and producer.
  • Eric Corton (born 1969 in Oosterbeek) is a Dutch presenter, actor, author, and DJ.
  • Esmée Denters (born 1988 in Oosterbeek) is a Dutch singer and YouTube star. She grew up in Oosterbeek.
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Esme Denters, a famous singer from Oosterbeek.

Business and Politics

  • Nol Hendriks (1937 in Renkum - 2017) was a businessman and a football executive.
  • Lans Bovenberg (born 1958 in Oosterbeek) is a Dutch economist and academic.
  • Constant Kusters (born 1970 in Oosterbeek) is a politician.
  • Bjorn Stenvers (born 1972) is an international museum director who grew up in Renkum.
  • Marianne Thieme (born 1972) is a Dutch politician, author, and animal rights activist. She also grew up in Renkum.

Sports Stars

Ronald Koeman (2014)
Ronald Koeman, a famous football coach who lived in Renkum.
  • Peter Hofstede (born 1967 in Oosterbeek) is a retired football striker.
  • Albertino Essers (born 1969 in Oosterbeek) is a former Dutch professional darts player.
  • Rein Baart (born 1972 in Oosterbeek) is a Dutch former football player.
  • Kay van Dijk (born 1984 in Renkum) is a Dutch volleyball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
  • Xan de Waard (born 1995 in Renkum) is a field hockey player who won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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See also

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