Ansen is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is in the municipality De Wolden, about 15 km northwest of the town of Hoogeveen. The music festival Vogelpop is hosted in Ansen.[3]
Ansen | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 52°46′52″N 6°20′0″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | De Wolden |
Area | |
• Total | 8.87 km2 (3.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 350 |
• Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 7964[1] |
Dialing code | 0522 |
Ansen is an esdorp without a church which developed in the 12th century around a havezate which was demolished around 1800.[4] It was first mentioned around 1232 as Anze. The etymology is unknown.[5] In 1840, it was home to 167 people.[6]
Populated places in the municipality of De Wolden | |
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List of cities, towns and villages in Drenthe |
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