Westerkwartier, Municipality in Groningen province, Netherlands
Westerkwartier is a municipality in Groningen province covering land across northern Netherlands with 41 villages and communities. The territory extends across flat terrain with Leek serving as its administrative hub.
The area was formed in 2019 by merging five former municipalities into one larger administrative unit. This consolidation brought together communities that had developed separately for generations.
Local markets held throughout the villages show how residents come together to exchange regional products and crafts. These gatherings reflect the way communities here maintain ties to their agricultural and craft traditions.
Visitors can find administrative services and information in Leek, the main administrative center. Exploring the scattered villages is easiest by car since they are spread across open terrain.
The region preserves medieval land patterns and ancient dwelling mounds that reveal how people first settled here. These archaeological traces remain visible in the Middag-Humsterland landscape, showing the footprint of early occupation.
Location: Groningen
Inception: January 1, 2019
Phone: +31594551551
Email: info@westerkwartier.nl
Website: https://westerkwartier.nl
GPS coordinates: 53.22490,6.35280
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29
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