Wateren
Hamlet in Drenthe, Netherlands
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Wateren is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 22 km (14 mi) west of the provincial capital Assen.[1]
Wateren | |
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Former school in Wateren | |
 Wateren in the municipality of Westerveld. | |
  Wateren Location in the province of Drenthe  Wateren Wateren (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°54′36″N 6°16′54″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Westerveld |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8438 |
| Dialing code | 0521 |
It was first mentioned in 1408 as van Wachthorn. The etymology is unclear.[2] The hamlet contains about 60 houses.[3]
