Nieuw-Weerdinge is a village in the Netherlands and is part of the Emmen municipality in Drenthe.
Nieuw-Weerdinge | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 52.8555°N 6.9866°E / 52.8555; 6.9866 | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Emmen |
Established | 1872 |
Area | |
• Total | 24.79 km2 (9.57 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,420 |
• Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
Postal code | 7831 |
Dialing code | 0591 |
Nieuw-Weerdinge started as a peat exploitation settlement. It was founded in 1872,[3] and was originally called Weerdingermarke.[4] In 1902, it was renamed Nieuw-Weerdinge.[4] In 1932, it was home to 4,466 people.[5]
Populated places in the municipality of Emmen | |
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Towns | Emmen |
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List of cities, towns and villages in Drenthe |
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