Tynaarlo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tynaarlo
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Village and municipality
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Waterwijk in the municipality of Tynaarlo
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Location in Drenthe
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Drenthe | ||
| Established | 1 January 1998 | ||
| Renamed | 1 January 2000 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 147.70 km2 (57.03 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 143.50 km2 (55.41 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 4.20 km2 (1.62 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 32,543 | ||
| • Density | 227/km2 (590/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
Parts of 9000 range
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| Area code | 050, 0592, 0598 | ||
Tynaarlo is a village and a municipality (like a local government area) in the northeastern part of the Netherlands. Even though it's in the Drenthe province, many of its towns are like suburbs for the nearby city of Groningen. In 2019, about 33,698 people lived in the Tynaarlo municipality.
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History of Tynaarlo
In 1998, Tynaarlo became a municipality. It was formed by joining three older municipalities: Eelde, Vries, and Zuidlaren. They first thought about keeping the name Zuidlaren. But Eelde and Vries didn't like that idea. So, they picked the name Tynaarlo, which was a smaller village right in the middle.
Towns and Villages
Tynaarlo municipality is made up of several towns and villages. Here are some of them:
- Bunne
- Bunnerveen
- De Groeve
- De Punt
- Donderen
- Eelde
- Eelderwolde
- Midlaren
- Oudemolen
- Paterswolde
- Taarlo
- Tynaarlo
- Vries
- Winde
- Yde
- Zeegse
- Zeijen
- Zuidlaarderveen
- Zuidlaren
Where is Tynaarlo?
This map shows where the municipality of Tynaarlo is located. It helps you see the different towns and how they are spread out.
About Tynaarlo Village
The village of Tynaarlo is part of the larger Tynaarlo municipality. It's located about 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) north of Assen. The village is nestled between the three biggest villages in the municipality: Zuidlaren, Eelde, and Vries.
Tynaarlo village is also very close to the A28 motorway. This major road connects it to the southern and western parts of the Netherlands, making it easy to travel to other cities.
Village Population
In 2001, the village of Tynaarlo had 1,009 people living there. The main built-up area of the village was about 0.29 square kilometers (0.11 square miles) and had 427 homes. If you include the countryside around the village, the total population for the statistical district of Tynaarlo was 1,920 people.
Famous People from Tynaarlo
Many interesting people have come from the Tynaarlo area.
Historical Figures
- Menso Alting (1541 in Eelde – 1612): He was a Dutch Reformed preacher and an important leader in the Reform movement.
- Lodewijk van Heiden (1772 in Zuidlaren – 1850): He was a Dutch admiral, a high-ranking officer in the navy.
Sports Stars
- Jaap Helder (1907 in Paterswolde – 1998): A Dutch sailor who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
- Roelof Koops (1909 in Zuidlaren – 2008): A Dutch speed skater who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.
- Paul Matthijs (born 1976 in Paterswolde): A Dutch footballer who played in over 300 club games.
- Jos Hooiveld (born 1983 in Zeijen): Another Dutch footballer with over 300 club games.
- Willemijn Bos (born 1988 in Eelde): A Dutch field hockey defender who won a silver medal with her team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Images for kids
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The Tynaarlo Town Hall in 2010. The building was completed in 2004 and designed by the architects Claus & Kaan.
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See also
In Spanish: Tynaarlo para niños
