Amen, Netherlands

Hamlet in Drenthe, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Amen is a hamlet in the north-eastern Netherlands. It is a part of the municipality of Aa en Hunze in Drenthe and lies about 8 km south of Assen.

Elevation14 m (46 ft)
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Amen in the municipality of Aa en Hunze.
Amen in the municipality of Aa en Hunze.
Amen is located in Drenthe
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Location in the Netherlands
Amen is located in Netherlands
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Amen (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°56′30″N 6°36′32″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityAa en Hunze
Area
  Total
0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi)
Elevation14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total
95
  Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9446[1]
Dialing code0592
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The hamlet has a population of around 90.[3]

History

It was first mentioned in 1403 as "van Ame", and refers the former Ame river.[4] Amen was home to 44 people in 1840.[5]

Transportation

The nearest railway station is Assen railway station. There are no bus services to Amen.

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