Veessen

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Veessen
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Veessen
Location in the Netherlands
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Veessen
Veessen (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°22′30″N6°05′19″E / 52.3750°N 6.0886°E / 52.3750; 6.0886 Coordinates: 52°22′30″N6°05′19″E / 52.3750°N 6.0886°E / 52.3750; 6.0886
Country Netherlands
Province Gelderland
Municipality Heerde
Area
[1]
  Total4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi)
Elevation
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5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2021) [1]
  Total685
  Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8194 [1]
Dialing code 0578

Veessen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Heerde.

Veessen was a separate municipality between 1812 and 1818, when it was merged with Heerde. [3]

It was first mentioned in 1217 as Vesce. The etymology is unclear. [4] Veessen is an esdorp near the IJssel River. Later, it developed into a linear settlement on the dike. The Dutch Reformed has been built in 1843 as a replacement of a medieval church. [5] The Mölle van Bats is a grist mill built in 1779. A stream engine driven mill was built next to windmill in 1888. [6] In 1840, Veessen was home to 775 people. [7]

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