Drieborg | |
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![]() Drieborg | |
Location in province of
Groningen in the
Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 53°12′22″N 7°10′51″E / 53.2061°N 7.1808°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Oldambt |
Area | |
• Total | 19.90 km2 (7.68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 470 |
• Density | 24/km2 (61/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 9688 |
Dialing code | 0597 |
Drieborg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdribɔrx]; also: Stocksterhorn; [3] Gronings: Drijbörg [ˈdrɛːɪ̯bœːχ]) is a dike village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Oldambt.
The village started along a dike on the Dollart as Stocksterhorn. [3] In 1656, the dike was extended to Nieuweschans. [3] Due to the proximity to the border, a redoubt was constructed in Stocksterhorn. In 1673, the Bishop of Münster conquered the redoubt. [4] On 26 August 1818, the village was first referred to as Drieborg in the Provincial Council of Groningen. [5]: 1 The origin of the name is unclear. The most likely explanation is "three boroughs" (fortified settlements), which however cannot be correct. [6] The village used to be a part of the municipality of Beerta. [3]
Drieborg was mainly inhabited by farm workers. During the 20th century, Drieborg was a stronghold of the Communist Party of the Netherlands. [7] [8] In 1929, a widespread farmers' strike was organised in Drieborg. After World War II, 60 of the 170 houses in the village were demolished. [3]
In 1903, a church was built in Drieborg, but was demolished in 1928. [3] Drieborg still has a school. [5]: 4 The population of the village is steadily decreasing, but the average income is increasing, although still near the poverty line. [9]
In 1990, the municipality was merged into Reiderland which in turn was merged into Oldambt in 2010. [3]
The village of Drieborg (~500 people) had raised more money for the Communist Party than the city of The Hague (~500,000 people)
The Communist Party had an absolute majority in Beerta, and two of the six communist councillors were from Drieborg
Drieborg | |
---|---|
![]() Drieborg | |
Location in province of
Groningen in the
Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 53°12′22″N 7°10′51″E / 53.2061°N 7.1808°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Oldambt |
Area | |
• Total | 19.90 km2 (7.68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 470 |
• Density | 24/km2 (61/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 9688 |
Dialing code | 0597 |
Drieborg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdribɔrx]; also: Stocksterhorn; [3] Gronings: Drijbörg [ˈdrɛːɪ̯bœːχ]) is a dike village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Oldambt.
The village started along a dike on the Dollart as Stocksterhorn. [3] In 1656, the dike was extended to Nieuweschans. [3] Due to the proximity to the border, a redoubt was constructed in Stocksterhorn. In 1673, the Bishop of Münster conquered the redoubt. [4] On 26 August 1818, the village was first referred to as Drieborg in the Provincial Council of Groningen. [5]: 1 The origin of the name is unclear. The most likely explanation is "three boroughs" (fortified settlements), which however cannot be correct. [6] The village used to be a part of the municipality of Beerta. [3]
Drieborg was mainly inhabited by farm workers. During the 20th century, Drieborg was a stronghold of the Communist Party of the Netherlands. [7] [8] In 1929, a widespread farmers' strike was organised in Drieborg. After World War II, 60 of the 170 houses in the village were demolished. [3]
In 1903, a church was built in Drieborg, but was demolished in 1928. [3] Drieborg still has a school. [5]: 4 The population of the village is steadily decreasing, but the average income is increasing, although still near the poverty line. [9]
In 1990, the municipality was merged into Reiderland which in turn was merged into Oldambt in 2010. [3]
The village of Drieborg (~500 people) had raised more money for the Communist Party than the city of The Hague (~500,000 people)
The Communist Party had an absolute majority in Beerta, and two of the six communist councillors were from Drieborg