Reiderland
Reiderland (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌrɛidərˈlɑnt] ⓘ) is a former municipality in the province Groningen in the northeastern Netherlands, which was founded in 1990 during a large municipal reorganisation. The former municipalities Finsterwolde and Bad Nieuweschans were abolished and added to Beerta. In 1992, the new municipality was given its current name. In 2010 it joined in the municipality Oldambt.
Reiderland | |
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Former Municipality | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 53°10′N 7°05′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Area (2006) | |
| • Total | 156.72 km2 (60.51 sq mi) |
| • Land | 98.55 km2 (38.05 sq mi) |
| • Water | 58.16 km2 (22.46 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January, 2007) | |
| • Total | 7,004 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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