It is a part of the municipality of Ouder-Amstel, and lies about 6 km southeast of Amsterdam’s city centre.

The village was first mentioned in 1308 as Doevendrecht, and means "ferry of Doeve (person).

"[3] Duivendrecht started to developed in the 19th century and has become encircled by Amsterdam, Diemen and the Bijlmermeer.

[5] The local radio station for Duivendrecht is Jamm fm 104.9 Smooth & Funky.

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