Westenesch

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Elevation25 m (82 ft)
Westenesch
Farm in Westenesch
Farm in Westenesch
Westenesch is located in Drenthe
Westenesch
Westenesch
Location in province of Drenthe in the Netherlands
Westenesch is located in Netherlands
Westenesch
Westenesch
Westenesch (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°47′N 6°52′E / 52.783°N 6.867°E / 52.783; 6.867
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityEmmen
Area
  Total
0.64 km2 (0.25 sq mi)
Elevation25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total
170
  Density270/km2 (690/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7814[1]
Dialing code0591

Westenesch is a hamlet in the Netherlands and it is part of the Emmen municipality in Drenthe. There are two dolmen in Westenesch.

Westenesch is a statistical entity,[1] however the postal authorities have placed it under Emmen.[3] It was first mentioned in 1362 as Westenesche, and means "western farmland".[4] In 1932, it was home to 372 people.[5] In 1991, the village was designated a protected site.[6]

Dolmen

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