Orvelte

Orvelte (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɔrvɛltə]) is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 18 km northeast of Hoogeveen. Less than 100 people live in the village.

Orvelte
The village square in 2008
Orvelte
Coordinates: 52°50′37″N 6°39′35″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityMidden-Drenthe
Population
 (2007)[1]
  Total230
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Orvelte presents itself as a museum village. There is a saw mill, a blacksmith and a wooden shoe maker, all open to the public. A number of events are held throughout the year featuring traditional Dutch activities.

The statistical area "Orvelte", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 220.[2]

References

  1. CBS Statline
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005 Archived 1999-04-27 at the Wayback Machine. As of 1 January 2005.
  • Media related to Orvelte at Wikimedia Commons
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