Emst | |
|---|---|
| Emst, reformed church | |
Location in the province of Gelderland | |
| Coordinates: 52°18′54″N5°58′21″E / 52.31500°N 5.97250°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Epe |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.24 km2 (15.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 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 |
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.
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]