Winneweer
Winneweer (pronounced [ˈʋɪnəʋeːr]) is a small village in the municipalities of Eemsdelta and Groningen in the Dutch province of Groningen.
Winneweer | |
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The pub after which the village was named in 2013 | |
Winneweer Location of Winneweer in the province of Groningen Winneweer Winneweer (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 53°18′35″N 6°44′50″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Eemsdelta Groningen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 km2 (0.30 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0.3 m (1.0 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 9793 |
| Dialing code | 050 |
The village was first mentioned in 1668 as "Winne-weer, een Logijs-plaets", and refers to an inn which was located near Garrelsweer, and is nowadays a pub. The etymology is unclear.
Before 1850, there was hardly any habitation in Winneweer. After 1850, industry started to settle in Winneweer. A saw mill turned into a wood factory, a dairy factory and a brickworks followed. Winneweer consists of about 50 houses.
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