De Wilp
De Wilp (West Frisian: De Wylp) is a village in the Netherlands south of the town of Marum. It is largely located in the municipality of Westerkwartier in the province of Groningen, but a few houses of the village are in the municipality of Opsterland in the province of Friesland.
De Wilp | |
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 Wooden bell tower in 2007 | |
 Coat of arms | |
  De Wilp Location of De Wilp in the province of Groningen | |
| Coordinates: 53°7′6″N 6°15′21″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Westerkwartier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.17 km2 (3.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | 1,500 |
The village was founded by labourers from Friesland; the population still speaks West Frisian.
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