| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Aa en Hunze |
| Coordinates | 52°58′26″N 6°37′34″E |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Area total | 0.23 km² |
| Population total | 65 |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 9452[1] |
| Dialing code | 0592 |
Nijlande is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Aa en Hunze, and lies about 6 km southeast of Assen. The area "Nijlande", which also includes the nearby countryside, has a population of around 60.
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1634 as Nyelande, and means "new land". Nijlande is an esdorp which developed on cultivated land as a satellite of Rolde.[2] Nijlande was home to 51 people in 1840.[3]
References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Nijlande - (geografische naam)" (in Dutch). Etymologiebank. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Nijlande" (in Dutch). Plaatsengids. Retrieved 10 April 2022.