Drouwenerveen | |
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Location of the village in the province of
Drenthe | |
Coordinates: 52°58′N 6°51′E / 52.967°N 6.850°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Borger-Odoorn |
Area | |
• Total | 3.32 km2 (1.28 sq mi) |
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 275 |
• Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 9525
[1] |
Dialing code | 0599 |
Drouwenerveen is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn and lies about 20 km east of Assen.
The village was first mentioned in 1781 as "Gasselter en Drouwer Veenen", which means "the peat area belonging to Drouwen". [3] Drouwererveen originated as a peat excavation village around 1820, and developed into a linear settlement along the road from Drouwen. [4]
As of 1840, the village had a population of 305 residents. [5] The Dutch Reformed church, built around 1915, has since been converted into a residential house. [4]
Drouwenerveen | |
---|---|
Location of the village in the province of
Drenthe | |
Coordinates: 52°58′N 6°51′E / 52.967°N 6.850°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Borger-Odoorn |
Area | |
• Total | 3.32 km2 (1.28 sq mi) |
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 275 |
• Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 9525
[1] |
Dialing code | 0599 |
Drouwenerveen is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn and lies about 20 km east of Assen.
The village was first mentioned in 1781 as "Gasselter en Drouwer Veenen", which means "the peat area belonging to Drouwen". [3] Drouwererveen originated as a peat excavation village around 1820, and developed into a linear settlement along the road from Drouwen. [4]
As of 1840, the village had a population of 305 residents. [5] The Dutch Reformed church, built around 1915, has since been converted into a residential house. [4]