Nieuw-Weerdinge is a village in the Netherlands and is part of the Emmen municipality in Drenthe.
Nieuw-Weerdinge | |
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Village | |
Bridge in Nieuw-Weerdinge | |
Nieuw-Weerdinge Nieuw-Weerdinge (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands | |
| 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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