Oldeholtpade | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52°53′34″N 6°2′58″E / 52.89278°N 6.04944°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Friesland |
Municipality | Weststellingwerf |
Area | |
• Total | 9.89 km2 (3.82 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,045 |
• Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Postal code | 8474
[1] |
Dialing code | 0561 |
Oldeholtpade ( West Frisian: Aldeholtpea) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,020 in 2017. [3]
The village was first mentioned in 1204 as "Holenpathe juxta Liennam1", and means "old low-lying path". Olde (old) has been added to distinguish from Nijeholtpade. [4] Oldeholtpade is a road village which developed along the Wolvega to Oosterwolde road. The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1545 to replace a church from 1204. The tower was built in 1608. [5]
Oldeholtpade was home to 407 people in 1840. [6]
Oldeholtpade | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 52°53′34″N 6°2′58″E / 52.89278°N 6.04944°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Friesland |
Municipality | Weststellingwerf |
Area | |
• Total | 9.89 km2 (3.82 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,045 |
• Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Postal code | 8474
[1] |
Dialing code | 0561 |
Oldeholtpade ( West Frisian: Aldeholtpea) is a village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,020 in 2017. [3]
The village was first mentioned in 1204 as "Holenpathe juxta Liennam1", and means "old low-lying path". Olde (old) has been added to distinguish from Nijeholtpade. [4] Oldeholtpade is a road village which developed along the Wolvega to Oosterwolde road. The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1545 to replace a church from 1204. The tower was built in 1608. [5]
Oldeholtpade was home to 407 people in 1840. [6]