Meppen | |
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Coordinates: 52°46′53″N 6°41′44″E / 52.78139°N 6.69556°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Coevorden |
Area | |
• Total | 16.73 km2 (6.46 sq mi) |
Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 385 |
• Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 7855[1] |
Dialing code | 0591 |
Meppen is a village in the Netherlands and is part of the Coevorden municipality in Drenthe.
Meppen was first mentioned around 1335. The etymology is unknown.[3] Traces of an esdorp dating from 5,000 BC have been discovered near the hamlet. In 1840, it was home to 238 people.[4]
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