Aa en Hunze Facts for Kids

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Aa en Hunze

Reformed church in Gieten

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Location in Drenthe

Country

Netherlands

Province

Drenthe

Established

1 January 1998

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

278.88 km² (107.68 sq mi)

• Land

276.35 km² (106.70 sq mi)

• Water

2.53 km² (0.98 sq mi)

Elevation

20 m (70 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

25,290

• Density

92/km² (240/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

9443–9469, 9510–9519, 9654–9659

Area code

050, 0592, 0598, 0599

Topographic map of Aa en Hunze, June 2015

Aa en Hunze (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌaː ʔɛn ˈɦʏnzə]) is a municipality in the northeastern Netherlands. It is located in the province of Drenthe.

The name "Aa en Hunze" comes from two small rivers that flow through this area. These rivers are the Drentsche Aa and the Hunze.

Discovering Aa en Hunze's Towns and Villages
Getting Around: Transportation in Aa en Hunze
- Bus Services Connecting the Region
Notable People from Aa en Hunze
- Sports Stars from Aa en Hunze
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Discovering Aa en Hunze's Towns and Villages

Aa en Hunze is made up of many smaller towns and villages. Each one has its own unique character. These places together form the municipality.

Achter 't Hout
Amen
Anderen
Anloo
Annen
Annerveenschekanaal
Balloërveld
Balloo
Bareveld
Bonnen
Bonnerveen
Bosje
Bovenstreek
De Hilte
Deurze
Eext
Eexterveen
Eexterveenschekanaal
Eexterzandvoort
Ekehaar
Eldersloo
Eleveld
Gasselte
Gasselterboerveen
Gasselterboerveenschemond
Gasselternijveen
Gasselternijveenschemond 1e Dwarsdiep
Gasselternijveenschemond 2e Dwarsdiep
Gasteren
Geelbroek
Gieten
Gieterveen
Gieterzandvoort
Grolloo
Kostvlies
Marwijksoord
Nieuw-Annerveen
Nieuwediep
Nijlande
Nooitgedacht
Oud-Annerveen
Papenvoort
Rolde
Schipborg
Schoonlo
Schreierswijk
Spijkerboor
Streek
Torenveen
Veenhof
Vredenheim

Getting Around: Transportation in Aa en Hunze

Even though there isn't a train station directly in Aa en Hunze, it's still easy to travel around. The closest train station is in Assen.

Bus Services Connecting the Region

Many bus routes connect the towns and villages within Aa en Hunze and to nearby cities. These buses help people get to school, work, or visit friends.

21: Assen - Deurze - Rolde - Grolloo - Schoonloo - Emmen
24: Assen - Deurze - Rolde - Papenvoort - Borger - Buinen - Buinerveen - Nieuw-Buinen - Stadskanaal
59: Emmen - Borger - Gasselte - Gieten
Buurtbus 93: Gieten - De Hilte - Eexterveen - Annerveen - Spijkerboor - Annen - Spijkerboor - Zuidlaren
Buurtbus 94: Gieten - De Hilte - Gieterveen - Bonnerveen - Gasselterboerveen - Gasselternijveen - Drouwenerveen - Drouwenermond - Stadskanaal
110: Assen - Deurze - Rolde - Gieten - De Hilte - Bareveld - Veendam
Qliner 300: Groningen - Gieten - Borger - Emmen (express bus)
Qliner 312: Groningen - Gieten - Gasselte - Gasselternijveen - Stadskanaal (express bus)

Notable People from Aa en Hunze

Many interesting people have come from or lived in Aa en Hunze. They have made contributions in different fields like politics, business, and sports.

Harm Brouwer (born 1957) – A politician who has served in government.
Wim Cool (born 1943) – A business consultant and mediator, also involved in politics.
Hessel de Vries (1916–1959) – A physicist known for his work with radiocarbon dating.
Jan Dijkema (born 1944) – A politician, sociologist, and sports director.
Gerrit Oosting (1941–2012) – Another politician from the area.

Sports Stars from Aa en Hunze

Aa en Hunze has also produced talented athletes who have competed at high levels.

Berden de Vries (born 1989) – A professional racing cyclist and former speed skater.
Janneke Ensing (born 1986) – A cyclist who has competed in various races.
Arnold van Calker (born 1976) – A bobsledder who has represented the Netherlands.
Edwin van Calker (born 1979) – Also a bobsledder, Edwin is Arnold's brother.
Alida van der Anker-Doedens (1922–2014) – A sprint canoeist who competed in two Summer Olympics.