Oukoop, Utrecht

Oukoop
Hamlet
Farm in Oukoop
Oukoop
Location in the Netherlands
Oukoop
Oukoop (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°12′11″N 4°58′29″E / 52.20299°N 4.97475°E / 52.20299; 4.97475
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityStichtse Vecht
Area
 • Total
7.51 km2 (2.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
250
 • Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3626[1]
Dialing code0294

Oukoop is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Stichtse Vecht, and lies about 14 km west of Hilversum.

The hamlet was first mentioned in 1217 as Aldencoep, and means "old (peat) concession".[2] In 1840, Oukoop was home to 111 people.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Oukoop - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Oukoop (Nieuwer-Ter-Aa)". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.