De Wolden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
De Wolden
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Monumental farmhouse in De Wijk
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Location in Drenthe
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Drenthe | ||
| Established | 1 January 1998 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 226.35 km2 (87.39 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 224.77 km2 (86.78 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.58 km2 (0.61 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 23,611 | ||
| • Density | 105/km2 (270/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
Parts of 7900 range
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| Area code | 0522, 0523, 0528 | ||
De Wolden is a municipality, which is like a local government area, in the northeastern part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of Drenthe. The name "De Wolden" means "The Woods" in Dutch. This area was formed on January 1, 1998, by combining several smaller municipalities.
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Towns and Villages in De Wolden
De Wolden is made up of many different towns and villages, also known as population centres. Each one has its own unique feel and history. Here are some of the places you can find in De Wolden:
- Alteveer
- Anholt
- Ansen
- Armweide
- Bazuin
- Benderse
- Berghuizen
- Blijdenstein
- Bloemberg
- Braamberg
- Buitenhuizen
- Bultinge
- Dijkhuizen
- Dickninge
- Drogt
- Drogteropslagen
- Dunnigen
- Echten
- Eemten
- Engeland
- Eursinge
- Fort
- Gijsselte
- Haakswold
- Haalweide
- Hees
- Hoge Linthorst
- Kerkenveld
- Koekange
- Koekangerveld
- Kraloo
- Leeuwte
- Linde
- Lubbinge
- Lunssloten
- Middelveen
- Nolde
- Oldenhave
- Oosteinde
- Oosterwijk
- Oshaar
- Oud Veeningen
- De Oude Tol
- Paardelanden
- Pieperij
- Rheebruggen
- Ruinen
- Ruinerweide
- Ruinerwold
- Schottershuizen
- Schrapveen
- De Stapel
- Steenbergen
- Struikberg
- De Stuw
- Ten Arlo
- De Tippe
- Veeningen
- Vuile Riete
- Weerwille
- Wemmenhove
- De Wijk
- Witteveen
- Zuidwolde
Understanding the Landscape of De Wolden
This map shows the different features of the land in De Wolden. A topographic map helps us see things like hills, rivers, and how high or low the land is. It gives us a clear picture of the area's natural environment.
Famous People from De Wolden
Many interesting people have come from De Wolden. They have made important contributions in different fields, from music to sports.
- Jan Evertsen Cloppenburgh (1571 in Ruinen – 1648): Jan was a Dutch publisher during the Dutch Golden Age. This was a time when the Netherlands was very rich and famous for its art and science.
- Steven van Voorhees (1600 in Hees – 1684): Steven was one of the first Dutch settlers to move to America. He helped start new communities there.
- Henrik Ruse, Baron of Rysensteen (1624 in Ruinen – 1679): Henrik was a Dutch officer and an engineer who designed strong forts. He was very good at building defenses.
- Jan Arend Godert de Vos van Steenwijk II (1818 in De Wijk – 1905): Jan was a Dutch politician. He even became the president of the Senate for a few years.
- Jan Hendrik de Boer (1899 in Ruinen – 1971): Jan was a Dutch physicist and chemist. He studied how things work at a very small level.
- Jan Vayne (1966 in Zuidwolde): Jan is a famous Dutch pianist. He is known for his amazing musical talent.
- Korie Homan (born 1986 in de Wijk): Korie is a Dutch former wheelchair tennis player. She won a gold medal at the 2008 Paralympics, which is a huge achievement!
Images for kids
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Oude gemeentehuis van Ruinerwold
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De Wildenberg at sunset, Zuidwolde
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De Wieker Poort Onno de Ruijter
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Huis te Echten
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See also
In Spanish: De Wolden para niños
