Alphen, Gelderland
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Alphen (also known as Alphen aan de Maas) is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of West Maas en Waal, and lies about 7 km north of Oss.
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Alphen
Alphen aan de Maas | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 51°49′21″N 5°28′15″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | West Maas en Waal |
Area | |
• Total | 11.75 km2 (4.54 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,675 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6626[1] |
Dialing code | 0487 |
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Alphen was a separate municipality until 1818, when it became a part of Appeltern.[3] The statistical area "Alphen" includes the hamlets of Moordhuizen, Greffeling [nl], and Nieuwe Schans [nl].