Witten is a hamlet in the Netherlands and is part of the Assen municipality in Drenthe.
Witten | |
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Hamlet | |
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Coordinates: 52.98132°N 6.51604°E / 52.98132; 6.51604 | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Assen |
Area | |
• Total | 17.01 km2 (6.57 sq mi) |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 190 |
• Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 9405[1] |
Dialing code | 0592 |
Witten is a statistical entity,[1] however the postal authority have placed it under Assen.[3] It was first mentioned in 1294 as Withen. The etymology is not clear.[4] In 1815, it became part of the municipality of Assen.[5] In 1840, it was home to 86 people.[6]
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