Archem is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Ommen, and lies about 20 km northwest of Almelo.

Archem
Hamlet
Huis van Archem (1966)
The village (dark red) and the statistical district (light green) of Archem in the municipality of Ommen.
Archem Location in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands Show map of Overijssel Archem Archem (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°28′23″N 6°26′2″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Overijssel
Municipality	Ommen
Area [1]
• Total	7.19 km2 (2.78 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	8 m (26 ft)
Population  (2005)[1]
• Total	85
• Density	12/km2 (31/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8148[1]
Dialing code	0572

The administrative unit Archem comprises also Nieuwebrug, an old crossing of the Regge river.

It was first mentioned in 947 as Arachem, and means "settlement of Arho (person)"[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Lemele.[4] Archem developed around Huis van Archem. The current manor dates from 1925.[5] In 1840, it was home to 208 people.[5]

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