Martenshoek | |
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Neighbourhood and former village | |
![]() Pensilvania in Martenshoek shortly before launch | |
Location of Martenshoek in the province of
Groningen | |
Coordinates: 53°9′45″N 6°44′24″E / 53.16250°N 6.74000°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Midden-Groningen |
Area | |
• Total | 1.76 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1.9 m (6.2 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,260 |
• Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9672
[1] |
Dialing code | 0598 |
Martenshoek is a neighbourhood of Hoogezand and former village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Midden-Groningen, about 2 km west of the town of Hoogezand. [3]
The village was first mentioned in 1652 as St. Martenshoek, and means "neighbourhood with Martin of Tours as a patron saint". [4] Martenshoek developed near the sluice on the Winschoterdiep. It was the gateway to the peat colonies, and developed into a trade and industry centre. [5]
Martenshoek was home to 570 people in 1840. [5] In 1905, a railway station opened in the village. [6]
Martenshoek forms a single urban area with Hoogezand and is considered a neighbourhood of Hoogezand. A large part of the neighbourhood consists of industry. [5]
Railway station: Martenshoek
two entries
53°10′N 6°44′E / 53.167°N 6.733°E
Martenshoek | |
---|---|
Neighbourhood and former village | |
![]() Pensilvania in Martenshoek shortly before launch | |
Location of Martenshoek in the province of
Groningen | |
Coordinates: 53°9′45″N 6°44′24″E / 53.16250°N 6.74000°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Midden-Groningen |
Area | |
• Total | 1.76 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1.9 m (6.2 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,260 |
• Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9672
[1] |
Dialing code | 0598 |
Martenshoek is a neighbourhood of Hoogezand and former village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Midden-Groningen, about 2 km west of the town of Hoogezand. [3]
The village was first mentioned in 1652 as St. Martenshoek, and means "neighbourhood with Martin of Tours as a patron saint". [4] Martenshoek developed near the sluice on the Winschoterdiep. It was the gateway to the peat colonies, and developed into a trade and industry centre. [5]
Martenshoek was home to 570 people in 1840. [5] In 1905, a railway station opened in the village. [6]
Martenshoek forms a single urban area with Hoogezand and is considered a neighbourhood of Hoogezand. A large part of the neighbourhood consists of industry. [5]
Railway station: Martenshoek
two entries
53°10′N 6°44′E / 53.167°N 6.733°E