Jipsingboertange
Hamlet in Groningen, Netherlands
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Jipsingboertange is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Westerwolde, and lies about 25 km northeast of Emmen. In 2021, the village of Jipsingboertange had 175 inhabitants.[1] The postal authority does not consider the village a separate entity and has placed it under Sellingen.[2]
Jipsingboertange | |
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  Jipsingboertange Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands  Jipsingboertange Jipsingboertange (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°58′N 7°6′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Westerwolde |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 175 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9551 |
| Dialing code | 0599 |
Jipsingboertange used to be characterised by heath and raised bogs. Prior to 1898, the hamlet contained two farms. In 1898, the area was cultivated and a hamlet appeared.[3] Part of the cultivation was performed by the unemployment during the 1930s.[2] The road through the village is characterised by large farms.[3] By 1909, the population had increased to 59 people.[4] During the cultivation, a little lake was created which is used for ice skating contests.[2]
