Yde

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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Yde in the municipality of Tynaarlo.

Yde (53°7′N, 6°36′E) is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Tynaarlo, and lies about 11 km south of Groningen.

Yde is perhaps best known as the location near to where the bog body of the Yde Girl was found.

In 2001, the town of Yde had 658 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.24 km², and contained 258 residences.[1] The statistical area "Yde", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 870.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  2. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of January 1, 2005.
Farm in Yde
Farm in Yde
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