Besthmen

Hamlet in Overijssel, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Besthmen

Besthmen is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Ommen, and lies about 22 km east of Zwolle.[3]

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Besthmen in the municipality of Ommen.
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Location in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands
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Besthmen (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°30′12″N 6°26′13″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
MunicipalityOmmen
Area
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5.96 km2 (2.30 sq mi)
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total
175
  Density29/km2 (76/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7731[1]
Dialing code0592
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It was first mentioned between 1381 and 1383 Bestmannyng. The etymology is unclear.[4] The postal authorities have placed it under Ommen.[5] In 1840, it was home to 135 people.[6] The Besthmenermolen is a former gristmill which was constructed in 1862. It was restored in 1995.[7]

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