Oosterwolde is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Oldebroek, about 15 km southwest of Zwolle. Oosterwolde was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Doornspijk.[3]
Oosterwolde | |
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Village | |
Fence pillars to the Huis Morren estate in Oosterwolde | |
| Coordinates: 52°27′52″N 5°53′41″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Oldebroek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.90 km2 (11.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,465 |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8097[1] |
| Dialing code | 0525 |
Oosterwolde was first mentioned in 1265 as "Gherardus de Ostenwalde", and means eastern forest.[4] De Morren is an estate which was built in 1771. In 1910, it was extended to its current size.[5] In 1840, it was home to 332 people.[6] In 1845, a church was built and it developed into a village.[5] In 1860, the gristmill "De Zon" was built in Oosterwolde, however it burnt down in 1976.[7][8]
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