Frederiksoord
Frederiksoord is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 24 km northwest of Hoogeveen.
Frederiksoord | |
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Frederiksoord in the municipality of Westerveld. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Westerveld |
| Major roads | N353 |
It was the headquarters of the 19th century Society of Humanitarianism. In 2001, the town of Frederiksoord had 254 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.24 km², and contained 481 residences.[1] The statistical area "Frederiksoord", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 370.[2]
Frederiksoord was founded in 1818. The name Frederiksoord comes from the patron of the organization: Prince Frederick of Orange-Nassau.
References
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 Archived March 19, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005 Archived 1999-04-27 at the Wayback Machine. As of 1 January 2005.
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