Leersum

Leersum
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The former municipality of Leersum
Leersum
Location in the Netherlands
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Country Netherlands
Province Utrecht
Municipality Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Population (2008)
 • Total 7,575
 • Demonym Leersummer
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC)
Area code(s) 0343

Leersum () is a town in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug, and lies about 9 km west of Veenendaal.

In 2001, the town of Leersum had 6013 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.44 km², and contained 2465 residences.[1]

Until 2006, there was a separate municipality Leersum, covering both the village of Leersum and Darthuizen.

References

  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 [1]. Statistics are for the continuous built-up area.