Oosterstreek | |
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Village | |
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![]() Location in Weststellingwerf municipality | |
Coordinates: 52°53′57″N 6°10′9″E / 52.89917°N 6.16917°E | |
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Municipality |
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Area | |
• Total | 4.47 km2 (1.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2021)
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• Total | 545 |
• Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
Postal code | 8388
[1] |
Dialing code | 0561 |
Oosterstreek ( West Frisian: Easterstreek) is a small village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 535 in 2017. [3]
The village was first mentioned in 1974 as Oosterstreek, and is a new name for the linear settlement along the Noordwolde to Boijl road, [4] however it was first used around 1930 by the local football club. It means "eastern region" (as viewed from Noordwolde). The area around Oosterstreek was a peat excavation region, and nowadays mainly consists of heath. [5]
Oosterstreek | |
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Village | |
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![]() Location in Weststellingwerf municipality | |
Coordinates: 52°53′57″N 6°10′9″E / 52.89917°N 6.16917°E | |
Country |
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Province |
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Municipality |
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Area | |
• Total | 4.47 km2 (1.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 545 |
• Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
Postal code | 8388
[1] |
Dialing code | 0561 |
Oosterstreek ( West Frisian: Easterstreek) is a small village in Weststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 535 in 2017. [3]
The village was first mentioned in 1974 as Oosterstreek, and is a new name for the linear settlement along the Noordwolde to Boijl road, [4] however it was first used around 1930 by the local football club. It means "eastern region" (as viewed from Noordwolde). The area around Oosterstreek was a peat excavation region, and nowadays mainly consists of heath. [5]