Alem
Village in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Alem is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Maasdriel, and lies about 10 km north of 's-Hertogenbosch.
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| Coordinates: 51°47′13″N 5°20′37″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Maasdriel |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.93 km2 (2.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 645 |
| • Density | 109/km2 (282/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 5335[1] |
| Dialing code | 0418 |
It used to part of the province in North Brabant. In 1934, it became part of Gelderland. Until 1958, Alem, Maren en Kessel was a separate municipality. The villages of Maren and Maren-Kessel are now part of the municipality of Lith.[3]
History
It was first mentioned in 1107 as Aleym. The etymology is unclear.[4] The village developed along the Maas. The Dutch Reformed Church has probably been built around 1719 using material from a previous church lost in a 1717 flood.[5] In 1840, it was home to 307 people.[3]
In 1925, the canalisation of the Maas resulted in Alem becoming a river island.[5] In 1934, it became part of the province of Gelderland.[3]
Gallery
Scene in Alem
Saint Odradastreet with village inn "Het Hart van Alem"
Ferry across the river Meuse
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