Noordbarge

Noordbarge is a neighbourhood and former village in Emmen in the province of Drenthe in the Netherlands

Noordbarge
Neighbourhood / former village
Noordbarge Location in province of Drenthe in the Netherlands Show map of Drenthe Noordbarge Noordbarge (Netherlands) Show map of Netherlands
Coordinates: 52.7726°N 6.8852°E / 52.7726; 6.8852
Country	Netherlands
Province	Drenthe
Municipality	Emmen
Area [1]
• Total	1.16 km2 (0.45 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	23 m (75 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	1,100
• Density	950/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Postal code	7812
Dialing code	0591

History

Noordbarge was first mentioned in the 1380s as Berghe. The name means the north hill to distinguish itself from Zuidbarge.^[3] In 1840, it was home to 347 people. In 1978, the village was annexed by neighbouring Emmen, and has become a neighbourhood.^[4]

Gallery

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  Former dairy factory
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  Farm in Noordbarge