Rhederbrug

Rhederbrug (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌreːdərˈbrʏx]; English: Rhede's Bridge) is a hamlet near Bellingwolde in the municipality of Westerwolde in the Netherlands. The hamlet has a population of 240.[1]

Rhederbrug
Rheder Bridge in 2008
Rheder Bridge in 2008
Rhederbrug is located in Groningen (province)
Rhederbrug
Rhederbrug
Location of Rhederbrug in the province of Groningen
Rhederbrug is located in Netherlands
Rhederbrug
Rhederbrug
Rhederbrug (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°5′20″N 7°10′5″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGroningen
MunicipalityWesterwolde
VillageBellingwolde
Area
  Total7.33 km2 (2.83 sq mi)
Elevation0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total240
  Density33/km2 (85/sq mi)
Postal code
9695[1]
Dialing code0597

The hamlet was first mentioned in 1983 as Rhederbrug, and means bridge to Rhede in Germany. The bridge was built around 1917.[3] Rhederbrug is considered part of Bellingwolde.[4]

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 April 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 9695AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  3. "Rhederbrug - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  4. "Rhederbrug". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2022.
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