Emst

Emst is a village in the municipality of Epe in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. It is the birthplace of former footballer Marc Overmars.^[3] Emst is located in the forest area of Veluwe.

CountryNetherlands

Elevation

^[2]

12 m (39 ft)

Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

Postal code

8166^[1]

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Emst
Village
Emst, reformed church
Emst Location in the province of Gelderland Show map of Gelderland Emst Emst (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°18′54″N 5°58′21″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Municipality	Epe
Area [1]
• Total	39.24 km2 (15.15 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	12 m (39 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	3,225
• Density	82.19/km2 (212.9/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8166[1]
Dialing code	0578

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Emst was first mentioned between 1255 and 1256 as van Emze. The etymology is unknown.^[4] In 1860, it was home to 1,280 people. A Dutch Reformed Church was built in 1864. It burnt down in 1930, but was rebuilt the same year.^[5]