Veendam, Administrative district in Groningen, Netherlands
Veendam extends across 78.68 square kilometers of land and water, functioning as a municipality in the northeastern region of the Netherlands at 2 meters above sea level.
The establishment of Veendam dates back to 1648 when Adriaan Geerts Wildervanck founded it as a peat colony for resource extraction and agricultural development.
The municipal council organizes regular community events, sports competitions, and cultural gatherings to strengthen local connections among the 27,752 residents.
The Raadhuisplein serves as the central location for municipal services, where residents can obtain official documents and access government assistance through scheduled appointments.
Four ships of the Holland America Line received the name Veendam, connecting this inland municipality to international maritime transportation and recognition.
Location: Groningen
Capital city: Veendam plaats
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Shares border with: Menterwolde
Phone: +31598652222
Email: Info@veendam.nl
Website: https://veendam.nl
GPS coordinates: 53.10000,6.86667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:46
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