Leggeloo is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 17 km north of Hoogeveen.
Leggeloo | |
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Hamlet | |
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![]() Leggeloo in the municipality of Westerveld. | |
Coordinates: 52°51′6″N 6°21′52″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Westerveld |
Area | |
• Total | 0.95 km2 (0.37 sq mi) |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 135 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 7991[1] |
Dialing code | 0521 |
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1217 as in Legghelo. The etymology is unclear.[3] Leggeloo was home to 172 people in 1840.[4]
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Populated places in the municipality of Westerveld | |
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List of cities, towns and villages in Drenthe |
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