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Village in Drenthe, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Holsloot is a village in the Netherlands and is part of the Coevorden municipality in Drenthe.
Holsloot | |
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![]() Farm in Holsloot | |
Coordinates: 52°43′41″N 6°48′8″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Coevorden |
Area | |
• Total | 8.19 km2 (3.16 sq mi) |
Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 215 |
• Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 7845[1] |
Dialing code | 0591 |
Holsloot was first mentioned in 12BC, and means "hollow ditch".[3] The village developed after the Verlengde Hoogeveensche Vaart was dug, and is a linear settlement. The pub near the bridge became the centre of the village.[4]
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