Kapel-Avezaath
Village in Gelderland, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kapel-Avezaath is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Tiel, and lies about 3 km west of Tiel.
Kapel-Avezaath | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Villa Thedingsweert | |
  Kapel-Avezaath Location in the Netherlands  Kapel-Avezaath Kapel-Avezaath (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 51°52′49″N 5°22′45″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Tiel Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.89 km2 (2.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 915 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4013 & 4016[1] |
| Dialing code | 0344 |
A few houses in the municipality of Buren are also part of Kapel-Avezaath.
It was first mentioned in 1440 as "voor de capel van Aldenavesaet", and means before the chapel of Avezaath to distinguish from Kerk-Avezaath.[3] The village developed along the Waal River. The church dates from the 14th century, and was modified in 1705. The church tower dates from 1783.[4] In 1840, it was home to 447 people.[5]
Agatha chapel
Farm in Kapel-Avezaath
Fruit trees in bloom
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