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Village in Groningen, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Drieborg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdribɔrx]; also: Stocksterhorn;[3] Gronings: Drijbörg [ˈdrɛːɪ̯bœːχ]) is a dike village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Oldambt.
Drieborg | |
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![]() Drieborg | |
Location in province of Groningen in the Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 53.2061°N 7.1808°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Oldambt |
Area | |
• Total | 19.90 km2 (7.68 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 470 |
• Density | 24/km2 (61/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 9688 |
Dialing code | 0597 |
The village started along a dike on the Dollart as Stocksterhorn.[3] In 1656, the dike was extended to Nieuweschans.[3] Due to the proximity to the border, a redoubt was constructed in Stocksterhorn. In 1673, the Bishop of Münster conquered the redoubt.[4] On 26 August 1818, the village was first referred to as Drieborg in the Provincial Council of Groningen.[5]: 1 The origin of the name is unclear. The most likely explanation is "three boroughs" (fortified settlements), which however cannot be correct.[6] The village used to be a part of the municipality of Beerta.[3]
Drieborg was mainly inhabited by farm workers. During the 20th century, Drieborg was a stronghold of the Communist Party of the Netherlands.[7][8] In 1929, a widespread farmers' strike was organised in Drieborg. After World War II, 60 of the 170 houses in the village were demolished.[3]
In 1903, a church was built in Drieborg, but was demolished in 1928.[3] Drieborg still has a school.[5]: 4 The population of the village is steadily decreasing, but the average income is increasing, although still near the poverty line.[9]
In 1990, the municipality was merged into Reiderland which in turn was merged into Oldambt in 2010.[3]