Archem

Archem is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Ommen, and lies about 20 km northwest of Almelo.

Archem
Hamlet
Huis van Archem (1966)
Huis van Archem (1966)
The village (dark red) and the statistical district (light green) of Archem in the municipality of Ommen.
The village (dark red) and the statistical district (light green) of Archem in the municipality of Ommen.
Archem is located in Overijssel
Archem
Archem
Location in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands
Archem is located in Netherlands
Archem
Archem
Archem (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°28′23″N 6°26′2″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
MunicipalityOmmen
Area
  Total7.19 km2 (2.78 sq mi)
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2005)[1]
  Total85
  Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8148[1]
Dialing code0572

The administrative unit Archem comprises also Nieuwebrug, an old crossing of the Regge river.

It was first mentioned in 947 as Arachem, and means "settlement of Arho (person)"[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Lemele.[4] Archem developed around Huis van Archem. The current manor dates from 1925.[5] In 1840, it was home to 208 people.[5]

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 8148NA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  3. "Archem - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  4. "Postcode 8148 in Lemele". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  5. "Archem". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 March 2022.


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