Balgoij

Last updated
Balgoij
Balgoij, toren van de voormalige Dorpskerk RM32132 foto4 2015-12-09 13.49.jpg
Tower of the former village church
2010-NL-P05-Gelderland-positiekaart-gemnamen.jpg
Red pog.svg
Balgoij
Location in the Netherlands
Netherlands location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Balgoij
Balgoij (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 51°46′49″N5°42′50″E / 51.78028°N 5.71389°E / 51.78028; 5.71389
Country Netherlands
Province Gelderland
Municipality Wijchen
Area
[1]
  Total4.71 km2 (1.82 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2021) [1]
  Total725
  Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6613 [1]
Dialing code 024

Balgoij or Balgoy is a little village in Gelderland, Netherlands, near the river Meuse. It belongs to the Wijchen municipality.

Until 1923, Balgoij was a separate municipality. In 1958, the hamlet of Keent  [ nl ] was transferred to Oss in North Brabant due to the canalisation of the Maas. [3]

The village was first mentioned in 1172 as Balgoie, and means swelling of land near water. [4] In 1840, it was home to 406 people. [3]

Related Research Articles

Marum Town and former municipality in Groningen, Netherlands

Marum is a town and a former municipality in the northeastern Netherlands. The municipality was merged into the municipality of Westerkwartier on 1 January 2019.

Angerlo Village in Gelderland, Netherlands

Angerlo is a village in the municipality of Zevenaar, in the eastern Netherlands. It is located about 2 km south of Doesburg.

Hagestein Village in Utrecht, Netherlands

Hagestein is a village and former city in the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands, on the Lek River, about 2 km east of Vianen. It received city rights in 1382. Hagestein was destroyed in 1405 by the Count of Holland and the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht.

Lobith Village in Gelderland, Netherlands

Lobith is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Zevenaar. Traditionally, it is said that the Rhine enters the Netherlands at Lobith, although in reality, this happens about 4 km further upstream, near Spijk.

Markelo Village in Overijssel, Netherlands

Markelo is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Hof van Twente, about 20 km (12 mi) west of Hengelo and 20 km (12 mi) south-west of Almelo.

Norg Village in Drenthe, Netherlands

Norg is a village in the northeastern Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Noordenveld, Drenthe. It used to be an independent municipality until 1998. Norg is home to two windmills.

Langbroek Village in Utrecht, Netherlands

Langbroek is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede, and lies about 11 km southeast of Zeist. The village is the merger of Overlangbroek and Nederlangbroek

Nieuwland, Vijfheerenlanden Village in Utrecht, Netherlands

Nieuwland is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 8 km north of Gorinchem.

Wedde Village in Groningen, Netherlands

Wedde is a village in the municipality Westerwolde in the province Groningen in the Netherlands. It is located 9 km southeast of Winschoten. The castle Wedderborg is located in the village.

Herwen Place in Gelderland, Netherlands

Herwen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Zevenaar.

Hoenderloo Village in Gelderland, Netherlands

Hoenderloo is a Dutch village located south west of the city of Apeldoorn. Most of the village is part of the municipality of Apeldoorn, but a small part belongs to the municipality of Ede, among which the hamlet Hoog Baarlo.

Babberich Village in Gelderland, Netherlands

Babberich is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is in the municipality Zevenaar, about 3 km southeast of the centre of Zevenaar. It's located near the border with Germany. Until 1816, it was a part of the Duchy of Cleves.

Spijk, Zevenaar Village in Gelderland, Netherlands

Spijk is a village in the eastern Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Zevenaar, Gelderland, near the border with Germany.

Lathum Village in Gelderland, Netherlands

Lathum is a village in the municipality of Zevenaar in the province of Gelderland, the Netherlands.

Tolkamer Village in Gelderland, Netherlands

Tolkamer is a village near Lobith in the municipality of Zevenaar in the province of Gelderland, the Netherlands. The village is on the border with Germany.

Tuk Village in Overijssel, Netherlands

Tuk is a village in the municipality of Steenwijkerland in the province Overijssel, Netherlands. It forms a single urban area with Steenwijk

Drieborg Village in Groningen, Netherlands

Drieborg is a dike village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Oldambt.

Visvliet Village in Groningen, Netherlands

Visvliet is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is part of the municipality of Westerkwartier, and is located near the river Lauwers, the border between Friesland and Groningen.

Westernieland Village in Groningen, Netherlands

Westernieland is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is part of the municipality of Het Hogeland. The village is located near the Wadden Sea.

Lemelerveld Village in Overijssel, Netherlands

Lemelerveld is a village in the municipality of Dalfsen in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. The village developed around a sugar beet factory.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 6613AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Balgoij". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  4. "Balgoij - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2022.