Zuidwolde, Groningen

Zuidwolde (Dutch pronunciation: [zœʏtˈʋɔldə]; Gronings: Zuudwòl [zyːtˈʋɔːl]) is a village in Het Hogeland municipality in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 1,010 in January 2017.[3]

Not to be confused with Zuidwolde, Drenthe.
Zuidwolde
Village
Zuidwolde at Boterdiep
Zuidwolde at Boterdiep
Zuidwolde is located in Groningen (province)
Zuidwolde
Zuidwolde
Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands
Zuidwolde is located in Netherlands
Zuidwolde
Zuidwolde
Zuidwolde (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 53°16′N 6°36′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGroningen
MunicipalityHet Hogeland
Area
[1]
 • Total7.73 km2 (2.98 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
−0.1 m (−0.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total1,020
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Postal code
9785[1]
Dialing code050

History

The village was first mentioned in 1399 as "up Zuytwolde", and means "southern woods".[4] Zuidwolde developed in the middle ages in a forest rich moorland. It was initially build on small house terps (artificial living hills), but developed into a linear settlement with two churches: Zuidwolde and Noordwolde. In 1653, the Boterdiep was dug cutting the village into two parts.[5]

The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from the 12th century and was enlarged around 1638. The church has 13th century elements, but was altered several times during its history.[5] In 1854, it was shortened slightly in order to widen the road.[6]

Zuidwolde was home to 425 people in 1840.[6] During the 20th century, Zuidwolde became a commuter's village of the city of Groningen.[5]

  • Church of Zuidwolde
    Church of Zuidwolde
  • View on Zuidwolde
    View on Zuidwolde
  • Boterdiep in Zuidwolde
    Boterdiep in Zuidwolde
  • Former wind mill turned auto repair shop
    Former wind mill turned auto repair shop

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 April 2022. two entries
  2. "Postcodetool for 9785AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  3. Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2017 - CBS Statline
  4. "Zuidwolde - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  5. Ronald Stenvert & Redmer Alma (1998). "Zuidwolde" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9258 3. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  6. "Zuidwolde GR". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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