Harpel
Hamlet in Groningen, Netherlands
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Harpel is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Westerwolde, and lies about 28 km north of Emmen.
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Harpel | |
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Community house | |
  Harpel Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands  Harpel Harpel (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°59′59″N 7°5′18″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Westerwolde |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.91 km2 (0.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 155 |
| • Density | 81.2/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9541[1] |
| Dialing code | 0599 |
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1867 as Harpel. The etymology in unclear.[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Vlagtwedde.[4] Harpel has place name signs.[5]
