Maasbommel
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 The town centre (red) and the statistical district (light green) of Maasbommel in the municipality of West Maas en Waal. |
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| Coordinates: 51°49′15″N 5°32′11″E / 51.82083°N 5.53639°ECoordinates: 51°49′15″N 5°32′11″E / 51.82083°N 5.53639°E | ||
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Province | Gelderland | |
| Municipality | West Maas en Waal | |
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| • Total | 10.68 km2 (4.12 sq mi) | |
| Population (31 December 2008) | ||
| • Total | 1,343 | |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 6627 | |
Maasbommel is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Maas en Waal, and lies about 7 km north of Oss. It received city rights in 1328.
Maasbommel was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Appeltern.
In 2001, the town of Maasbommel had 615 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.28 km², and contained 255 residences. The statistical area "Maasbommel", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1320.
Maasbommel is known as the place where pioneering floating amphibious houses have been built.
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