Roswinkel is a village in the Netherlands. It is part of the Emmen municipality in Drenthe, and is located close to the border with Germany.
Roswinkel | |
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Village | |
![]() The church of Roswinkel | |
![]() ![]() Roswinkel Roswinkel (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 52.8359°N 7.0369°E / 52.8359; 7.0369 | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Emmen |
Area | |
• Total | 20.42 km2 (7.88 sq mi) |
Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 820 |
• Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
Postal code | 7895 |
Dialing code | 0591 |
Roswinkel developed in the 13th century from Weerdinge.[3] It was first mentioned in 1327 as "In marka de Werdighen juxta Roeswinkel", and the name means "enclosed land near reed".[4] It already had a church. In the 15th century, it became a parish. The current church dates from 1759.[3] In 1840, it was home to 561 people.[5]
Populated places in the municipality of Emmen | |
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Towns | Emmen |
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Hamlets | |
List of cities, towns and villages in Drenthe |
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