Laude | |
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Coordinates: 52°55′40″N 7°7′42″E / 52.92778°N 7.12833°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Westerwolde |
Area | |
• Total | 0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 40 |
• Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9551[1] |
Dialing code | 0599 |
Laude is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Westerwolde, and lies about 23 km northeast of Emmen.
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1466 as Lauder marke. The etymology is unclear.[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Sellingen.[4] Laude has place name signs. It was home to 80 people in 1840.[5]