| Rolde | |
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Kerk van Rolde |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Aa en Hunze |
| Population (1 January 2008) | 3.955 |
Rolde is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Aa en Hunze, and lies about 6 km east of Assen.
Rolde was a separate municipality until 1998, when it became a part of Aa en Hunze.[1]
In 2001, the town of Rolde had 3558 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.4 km², and contained 1585 residences.[2] The statistical area "Rolde", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 4160.[3]
Although facilities are limited, Rolde possesses a ten pin bowling alley. There are also two hunebeds on a site east of the church. The windmill has been restored to working order.
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