Nieuwaal

Nieuwaal is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Zaltbommel, and lies about 14 km east of Gorinchem.

Nieuwaal
Village
Protestant Church Nieuwaal
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Coordinates: 51°48′36″N 5°10′42″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Municipality	Zaltbommel
Area [1]
• Total	12.02 km2 (4.64 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	4 m (13 ft)
Population  (1 January 2010)[1]
• Total	1,265
• Density	110/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	5311 & 5315[1]

It was first mentioned in 1146 as Nivelen, and either means "settlement near low-lying land" or "new house". The popular explanation Nieuw Waal (New Waal) is incorrect.^[3] In 1840, it was home to 326 people.^[4]

Gallery

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  Cows near Nieuwaal
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  Restored Reformed Church