What is the population of Wachtum, Drenthe?

Wachtum has a population of approximately 390 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Wachtum, Drenthe located?

Wachtum is located in Drenthe, Netherlands, at approximate coordinates 52.7237°, 6.7521°.

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Wachtum

Total population

390

Coordinates52.72°, 6.75°

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Overview

Wachtum is a village located in the municipality of Coevorden, within the Dutch province of Drenthe.

History & geography

History

The village was first mentioned between 1381 and 1383 "to Wachtman". The etymology is unknown. Wachtum is an esdorp without a church which developed in the Early Middle Ages on a sandy ridge. The village is home to a windmill, which its villagers refer to as De Hoop. Originally, it was built as a drainage mill for a polder in Veendam, Groningen. In 1894 it was moved to Wachtum where the villagers began utilizing it to produce animal feed.

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