Zuidwolde, Groningen
Village in Groningen, Netherlands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zuidwolde (Dutch pronunciation: [zœytˈʋɔldə]; Gronings: Zuudwòl [zyːtˈʋɔːl]) is a village in Het Hogeland municipality in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,010 in January 2017.[3]
Zuidwolde | |
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Village | |
.jpg) Zuidwolde at Boterdiep | |
  Zuidwolde Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands  Zuidwolde Zuidwolde (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°16′N 6°36′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Het Hogeland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.73 km2 (2.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −0.1 m (−0.3 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,020 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9785[1] |
| Dialing code | 050 |
The village was first mentioned in 1399 as "up Zuytwolde", and means "southern woods".[4] Zuidwolde developed in the middle ages in a forest rich moorland. It was initially build on small house terps (artificial living hills), but developed into a linear settlement with two churches: Zuidwolde and Noordwolde. In 1653, the Boterdiep was dug cutting the village into two parts.[5]
The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century and was enlarged around 1638. The church has 13th century elements, but was altered several times during its history.[5] In 1854, it was shortened slightly in order to widen the road.[6]
Zuidwolde was home to 425 people in 1840.[6] During the 20th century, Zuidwolde became a commuter's village of the city of Groningen.[5]
Church of Zuidwolde
View on Zuidwolde
Boterdiep in Zuidwolde
Former wind mill turned auto repair shop
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