Loenersloot is a village in the Dutch

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 province of Utrecht

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. It was a part of the former municipality of Loenen. Since 2011 it has made part of the new formed municipality of Stichtse Vecht

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. It lies about 12 km west of Hilversum

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. It is located on the Angstel River.

In 2001, the village of Loenersloot had 336 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.089 km², and contained 141 residences.
The statistical area "Loenersloot", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 520.

History

Loenersloot used to be a separate municipality. In 1964, it merged with the neighbouring municipality of Loenen.