Hoogeveen is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Drenthe in the northeastern part of the country. It lies about 35 km (22 miles) south of Assen, with Meppel to the west and Emmen to the east.
Location Map of Hoogeveen, Netherlands
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Where is Hoogeveen Located?
Hoogeveen is a town in the Netherlands, located in the province of Drenthe in the northeastern part of the country. It lies about 35 km (22 miles) south of Assen, with Meppel to the west and Emmen to the east.
The municipality covers an area of approximately 129.25 sq km (49.90 sq mi) and has a population of around 56,000 people based on recent estimates.
Hoogeveen is known for its canals and regional role, with key attractions including Hoogeveen Center, Theater De Tamboer, Schoonhoven Estate, Nijstad Reservoir, and nearby nature areas.
Hoogeveen, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Hoogeveen |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Region | Northern Netherlands |
| Established | 1625 (founded as a peat settlement) |
| Population | ~56,000 |
| Total Area | 129.69 sq km (50.07 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~430 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.7225掳 N, 6.4764掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 7900鈥�7916 |
| Area Code | +31 528 |
| Major Waterways | Hoogeveense Vaart, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Hoogeveen railway station provides regional links |
| Famous For | Canals, peat history, regional commerce |
| Top Attractions | De Tamboer Theater, Museum de 5000 Morgen, Hoogeveen Canal areas |
| Official Website |
Distance from Hoogeveen to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Hoogeveen to Amsterdam 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Utrecht 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Haarlem 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Hoogeveen to The Hague 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Rotterdam 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Leiden 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Delft 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Eindhoven 鈥� 175 km (109 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Tilburg 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Breda 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Groningen 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Zwolle 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Arnhem 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Nijmegen 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Maastricht 鈥� 235 km (146 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Almere 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Amersfoort 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Apeldoorn 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Enschede 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Hoogeveen to Dordrecht 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)