Laude, Netherlands

Laude is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Westerwolde, and lies about 23 km northeast of Emmen.

Laude
Farm in Laude
Farm in Laude
Laude is located in Groningen (province)
Laude
Laude
Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°55′40″N 7°7′42″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGroningen
MunicipalityWesterwolde
Area
  Total0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total40
  Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)
Postal code
9551[1]
Dialing code0599

The hamlet was first mentioned in 1466 as Lauder marke. The etymology is unclear.[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Sellingen.[4] Laude has place name signs. It was home to 80 people in 1840.[5]

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 9551AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  3. "Laude - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  4. "Postcode 9551 in Sellingen". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  5. "Laude". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
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