Wilhelminaoord
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 The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Wilhelminaoord in the municipality of Westerveld. | |
| Coordinates: 52°51′N 6°10′E / 52.850°N 6.167°ECoordinates: 52°51′N 6°10′E / 52.850°N 6.167°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Westerveld |
| Population | ca. 800 |
| Major roads | N353 |
Wilhelminaoord is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 26 km northwest of Hoogeveen.
In 2001, the village of Wilhelminaoord had 784 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.26 km², and contained 334 residences.[1] The statistical area "Wilhelminaoord", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 910.[2]
Wilhelminaoord was one of the farming colonies established by the Society of Benevolence in the early 19th century to decrease poverty by providing sustainable employment for able-bodied poor people. Along with the other colonies constructed by the Society, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021 because of its testimony to a unique method of housing reform and its urban planning. [3]
References[]
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
- ^ "Colonies of Benevolence". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
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