Tricht
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 The town centre (red) and the statistical district (light green) of Tricht in the municipality of Geldermalsen. | ||
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Province | Gelderland | |
| Municipality | Geldermalsen | |
| Population (2006) | 2,258 | |
Tricht (51°53′N 5°16′E / 51.883°N 5.267°E) is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Geldermalsen, and lies about 10 km west of Tiel.
In 2006, the town of Tricht had 2258 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.49 km², and contained 660 residences.[1] The statistical area “Tricht,” which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2380.[2]
History
On June 25, 1967, Tricht was hit by a tornado, destroying part of the town and killing 5 of its inhabitants; 32 people were wounded. One-third of the Tricht population lost their homes.[3]
References
- ↑ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ↑ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
- ↑ http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=44781