Wittelte
Wittelte is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 15 km northwest of Hoogeveen.
Wittelte | |
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Town | |
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 Wittelte in the municipality of Westerveld. | |
| Coordinates: 52°49′43″N 6°18′25″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Westerveld |
| Population (1 november 2007) | |
| • Total | 120 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7986 |
| Dialing code | 0521 |
The statistical area "Wittelte", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 130.[1]
Wittelte is first mentioned as Withelte in 1040 when Emperor Henry III donates estates from a certain Uffo and his brothers, located in Uffelte, Wittelte and Peelo, to Bishop Bernold of Utrecht.
References
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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