Zwartemeer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzʋɑrtəˌmeːr]) is a village in the Netherlands and it is part of the Emmen municipality in Drenthe. It is located on the border with Germany.
Zwartemeer | |
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Village | |
![]() Church in Zwartemeer | |
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Coordinates: 52.7212°N 7.0390°E / 52.7212; 7.0390 | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Emmen |
Established | 1871 |
Area | |
• Total | 16.08 km2 (6.21 sq mi) |
Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,025 |
• Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 7894[1] |
Dialing code | 0591 |
Zwartemeer is a linear settlement along a canal which was established in 1871 as a buckwheat settlement.[3] It was named after the black water of the moor lake which was the source of the Runde River.[4][3] The colonist were mainly from Twente and Germany and were mainly Catholic.[5] In 1932, it was home to 2,419 people.[6] Since 1974, a carnival is organised in Zwartemeer which attracts large crowds.[5]
HV Hurry-Up is a men's handball club from Zwartemeer.[7]
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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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