Oldekerk is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Westerkwartier, about 15 km west of the city of Groningen.
Oldekerk | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 53°13′10″N 6°20′20″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Westerkwartier |
Area | |
• Total | 20.41 km2 (7.88 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,540 |
• Density | 75/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9821[1] |
Dialing code | 0594 |
Oldekerk was a separate municipality until 1990, when it was merged with Grootegast.[3]
The village was first mentioned in 1320 as Aeldakerka, and means "old church". Olde (old) has been added to distinguish between Niekerk.[4]
The Dutch Reformed church was demolished in the 17th century. Only a bell tower remained standing. The bell tower was rebuilt in 1939.[5] In 1856, a Reformed Church a built and replaced in 1966.[6]
Oldekerk was home to 442 people in 1840. It used to be an independent municipality until 1990, when it was merged into Grootegast. In 2019, it became part of Westerkwartier.[5]
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