51°57′N 4°58′E / 51.950°N 4.967°E
Ameide | |
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Country | Netherlands |
Province | Utrecht |
Municipality | Vijfheerenlanden |
Population | ca. 3,000 |
Postcode | 4233, 4235 |
Area code | 0183 |
Ameide is a city in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 9 km southwest of IJsselstein.
Ameide received city rights in the 14th century.
Ameide was a separate municipality in the province of South Holland until 1986, when it became part of Zederik.[1] When Zederik merged into the new municipality Vijfheerenlanden in 2019, it became a part of the province of Utrecht.[2]
In 2001, the village of Ameide had 3087 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.58 km², and contained 1083 residences.[3] The statistical area "Ameide", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3040.[4]