What is the population of Kockengen, Utrecht?

Kockengen has a population of approximately 3,300 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Kockengen, Utrecht located?

Kockengen is located in Utrecht, Netherlands, at approximate coordinates 52.1486°, 4.9499°.

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Kockengen

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Kockengen

Total population

3,300

Coordinates52.15°, 4.95°

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Overview

Kockengen is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Stichtse Vecht, and lies about 11 km northeast of Woerden.

History & geography

History

The village was first mentioned around 1307 as Cokanghen. It started in the 12th-century as a cultivation concession, and the name was probably chosen to attract farmers. Many of the early settlers were serfs from France. In 1840, Kockengen was home to 677 people. The is a polder mill, a pumping station to drain the excess water from the polder, which was constructed in 1653. In 1675, it was redesigned. The wind mill remained in service until 1962 when it was replaced by an electric pumping station, however it still serves as an emergency backup.

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