Coordinates: 51°54′22″N 6°6′40″E / 51.90611°N 6.11111°E / 51.90611; 6.11111

Babberich

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Babberich
Church of Babberich
Church of Babberich
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CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityZevenaar
Area
 • Total
8.26 km2 (3.19 sq mi)
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
Population
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 • Total
2,235
 • Density271/km2 (701/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6909[1]
Dialing code0316

Babberich is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is in the municipality Zevenaar, about 3 km southeast of the centre of Zevenaar. It's located near the border with Germany. Until 1816, it was a part of the Duchy of Cleves.[3]

History

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The village was first mentioned between 1357 and 1358 Babborch. The etymology is not clear.[4] Huis Babberich has been recorded as early as 1363. In 1786, the current manor house was built. In 1816, Babberich became part of the Netherlands.[3] In 1840, it was home to 1,144 people.[5]

Sports and music

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The atmospheric rock band Crescent Moon is based here.[6]

The football team SV Babberich is based here.

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References

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