Langelo is a village located in the Netherlands, part of the Noordenveld municipality in Drenthe.
Langelo | |
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Village | |
Farm in Langelo | |
Langelo Langelo (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 53°5′36″N 6°26′42″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Noordenveld |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.57 km2 (3.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9333 |
| Dialing code | 0592 |
Langelo is an esdorp which developed in the middle ages on the higher grounds. It contains two triangular communal pastures.[3] It first appeared in 1225 as Rodolphus de Langele and means "long forest".[4] In 1840, it was home to 125 people.[5]
The village is noted for several historic farms, the oldest of which dates to 1792. Society Aardolie, a huge complex that serves as a gas storage facility, is also located in the village.[6]
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Populated places in the municipality of Noordenveld | |
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List of cities, towns and villages in Drenthe | |
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