Appen, Netherlands

Appen is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Voorst, about 0.5 km southwest of Gietelo, to which it belongs.

Appen
Appen
Location in the Netherlands
Appen
Appen (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°10′54″N 6°7′45″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityVoorst
Area
  Total5.67 km2 (2.19 sq mi)
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total50
  Density8.8/km2 (23/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7383
Dialing code0575

It was first mentioned in 1299 as Appenses. The etymology is unknown. The postal authorities have placed it under Voorst. In 1840, it was home to 808 people. Nowadays, it consists of about 20 houses.

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