Wilhelminaoord

Wilhelminaoord is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 26 km northwest of Hoogeveen.

Wilhelminaoord
The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Wilhelminaoord in the municipality of Westerveld.
Coordinates: 52°51′N 6°10′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityWesterveld
Population
ca. 800
Major roadsN353

In 2001, the village of Wilhelminaoord had 784 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.26 km², and contained 334 residences.[1] The statistical area "Wilhelminaoord", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 910.[2]

Wilhelminaoord was one of the farming colonies established by the Society of Benevolence in the early 19th century to decrease poverty by providing sustainable employment for able-bodied poor people. Along with the other colonies constructed by the Society, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021 because of its testimony to a unique method of housing reform and its urban planning. [3]

References
  1. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
  3. "Colonies of Benevolence". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
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