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Hamlet in Drenthe, Netherlands
Wateren
Hamlet
Former school in WaterenFormer school in Wateren
Wateren in the municipality of Westerveld.Wateren in the municipality of Westerveld.
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Coordinates: 52°54′36″N 6°16′54″E / 52.91000°N 6.28167°E / 52.91000; 6.28167
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityWesterveld
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code8438
Dialing code0521

Wateren is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 22 km west of the provincial capital Assen.

It was first mentioned in 1408 as van Wachthorn. The etymology is unclear. The hamlet contains about 60 houses.

References

  1. ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
  2. "Wateren - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  3. "Wateren". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 March 2022.
Populated places in the municipality of Westerveld
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List of cities, towns and villages in Drenthe


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