Westerkwartier, Municipality in Groningen province, Netherlands
Westerkwartier stretches across 368 square kilometers of land in northern Netherlands, containing 41 different villages and communities within its boundaries.
The municipality emerged on January 1, 2019, through the consolidation of Grootegast, Leek, Marum, Zuidhorn, and sections of Winsum municipalities.
The municipality maintains traditional week markets throughout its villages, where local products, crafts, and regional specialties are exchanged between residents.
The administrative center in Leek provides municipal services, including construction permits, waste management programs, and social assistance for 64,893 residents.
The territory encompasses the national landscape of Middag-Humsterland, which displays preserved medieval land reclamation patterns and ancient dwelling mounds.
Location: Groningen
Inception: January 1, 2019
Phone: +31594551551
Email: info@westerkwartier.nl
Website: https://westerkwartier.nl
GPS coordinates: 53.22490,6.35280
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:45
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12.4 km
Aduard Abbey
7.9 km
De Onlanden
9.6 km
Schathoes
7.2 km
De Waterwolf
9.8 km
Mensinge, Roden
11.5 km
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9.3 km
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7.8 km
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8.2 km
Dolmen D1
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7.1 km
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11.3 km
Paiser Meul
12.6 km
Kerkje van Oostum
11.5 km
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11.2 km
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Church of Fransum
8.7 km
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De Westermolen
13.8 km
Koartwâld
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Abdijkerk (Aduard)
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Grave monument Van In- en Kniphuisen
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