Uffelte

Uffelte is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 15 km west of Hoogeveen.

Uffelte
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Uffelte in the municipality of Westerveld.
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityWesterveld
Population
 (2008)
1.440[1]

In 2001, the town of Uffelte had 818 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.30 kmĀ², and contained 338 residences.[2] The statistical area "Uffelte", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1420.[3]

Uffelte was first mentioned as Ulfo in 1040 when Emperor Henry III donates estates from a certain Uffo and his brothers, located in Uffelte, Wittelte and Peelo, to Bishop Bernold of Utrecht.

References

  1. CBS Statline
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  3. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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