It is a part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, and lies about 9 km southwest of IJsselstein.

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.

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.