Hagestein

Hagestein
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Hagestein
Location in the Netherlands
Hagestein
Hagestein (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 51°58′47″N 5°7′14″E / 51.97972°N 5.12056°E / 51.97972; 5.12056
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalityVijfheerenlanden
Area
 • Total
8.03 km2 (3.10 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (9.8 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
1,460
 • Density182/km2 (471/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4124
Dialing code0347

Hagestein is a village and former city in the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands, on the Lek River, about 2 km east of Vianen. It received city rights in 1382. Hagestein was destroyed in 1405 by the Count of Holland and the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht.

Hagestein was a separate municipality between 1818 and 1986, when it merged with Vianen. Until 2002, it was a part of the province of South Holland.