Frederiksoord

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Coordinates: 52°50′N 6°11′E / 52.833°N 6.183°E / 52.833; 6.183

Frederiksoord
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Frederiksoord in the municipality of Westerveld.
Country Netherlands
Province Drenthe
Municipality Westerveld
Major roads N353

Frederiksoord is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 24 km northwest of Hoogeveen.

It was the headquarters of the 19th century Society of Humanitarianism. In 2001, the town of Frederiksoord had 1254 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.24 km², and contained 481 residences.[1] The statistical area "Frederiksoord", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 370.[2]

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 1 January 2005.
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