Noordbroek | |
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Coordinates: 53°11′36″N 6°52′27″E / 53.19333°N 6.87417°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Midden-Groningen |
Area | |
• Total | 25.70 km2 (9.92 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,880 |
• Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9635[1] |
Dialing code | 0597 |
Noordbroek (Gronings:Noordbrouk) is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Midden-Groningen, about 8 km northeast of Hoogezand.
Noordbroek was a separate municipality until 1965, when it became part of Oosterbroek.[3]
The village was first mentioned in 1273 as "in Broke", and means north swampy forest. Noord (north) has been added to distinguish between Zuidbroek.[4] Noordbroek is a road village which developed in the Late Middle Ages on a sandy ridge at the border with Oldambt.[5]
The Dutch Reformed church dates from the 14th century and has a detached tower. It was restored between 1968 and 1972, and the modifications of 1840 were undone.[5] The former town hall was built in 1880 in neoclassic style.[5] The grist mill De Noordstar was built in 1849, but is no longer in service.[6]
Noordbroek was home to 1,521 people in 1840.[7] It was an independent municipality until 30 June 1965 when it was merged into Oosterbroek. Since 2018, it is part of the municipality of Midden-Groningen.[7]
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