Zuidbarge

Zuidbarge is a neighbourhood and former village of Emmen in the Dutch province of Drenthe. The windmill Zeldenrust has been restored and is open to the public.

Zuidbarge
Neighbourhood / former village
Zuidbarge
Location in province of Drenthe in the Netherlands
Zuidbarge
Zuidbarge (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°45′N 6°54′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityEmmen
Area
[1]
 • Total0.95 km2 (0.37 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total405
 • Density430/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Postal code
7812
Dialing code0591

Zuidbarge was first mentioned in the 1416 as tot Zuytbarge. The name means the southern hill to distinguish itself from Noordbarge.[3] In 1840, it was home to 205 people. In 1978, the village was annexed by neighbouring Emmen, and has become a neighbourhood.[4]

  • Farm in Zuidbarge
  • Path through the trees
  • Water well
  • Zuidbarge

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  2. "Postcodetool for 7812AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  3. "Zuidbarge". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  4. "Zuidbarge". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 March 2022.


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