Wezuperbrug

Wezuperbrug is a village in the Netherlands. It is a part of the Coevorden municipality in Drenthe.

Wezuperbrug
Wezuperbrug is located in Drenthe
Wezuperbrug
Wezuperbrug
Wezuperbrug is located in Netherlands
Wezuperbrug
Wezuperbrug
Coordinates: 52.8405°N 6.7197°E / 52.8405; 6.7197
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityCoevorden
Area
  Total0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Elevation19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total165
  Density200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7853[1]
Dialing code0591

It was first mentioned in 1942 Wezeperbrug, and refers to the bridge over the Oranjekanaal near Wezup.[3] The settlement started in the late-19th century after the canal was dug, and was originally called Nieuw-Wezup.[4]

References

  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 7853TA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  3. "Wezuperbrug - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  4. "Wezuperbrug". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 March 2022.
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