Emst

Emst
Emst, reformed church
Emst, reformed church
Flag of Emst
Emst is located in Gelderland
Emst
Emst
Location in the province of Gelderland
Emst is located in Netherlands
Emst
Emst
Emst (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°18′54″N 5°58′21″E / 52.31500°N 5.97250°E / 52.31500; 5.97250
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityEpe
Area
 • Total
39.24 km2 (15.15 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
3,225
 • Density82.19/km2 (212.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8166
Dialing code0578
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Emst is a village in the municipality of Epe in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. It is the birthplace of former footballer Marc Overmars. Emst is located in the forest area of Veluwe.

Emst was first mentioned between 1255 and 1256 as van Emze. The etymology is unknown. In 1860, it was home to 1,280 people. A Dutch Reformed Church was built in 1864. It burnt down in 1930, but was rebuilt the same year.