Uffelte
Uffelte is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 15 km west of Hoogeveen.
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Uffelte in the municipality of Westerveld. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Westerveld |
| Population (2008) | 1.440[1] |
In 2001, the town of Uffelte had 818 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.30 km², and contained 338 residences.[2] The statistical area "Uffelte", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1420.[3]
Uffelte was first mentioned as Ulfo in 1040 when Emperor Henry III donates estates from a certain Uffo and his brothers, located in Uffelte, Wittelte and Peelo, to Bishop Bernold of Utrecht.
References
- CBS Statline
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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