Harpel
Harpel is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Westerwolde, and lies about 28 km north of Emmen.
Harpel | |
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  Harpel Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands  Harpel Harpel (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°59′59″N 7°5′18″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Westerwolde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 km2 (0.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9541[1] |
| Dialing code | 0599 |
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1867 as Harpel. The etymology in unclear.[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Vlagtwedde.[4] Harpel has place name signs.[5]
References
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- "Postcodetool for 9541AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- "Harpel - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- "Postcode 9541 in Vlagtwedde". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- "Harpel". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
External links
Media related to Harpel at Wikimedia Commons
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