Wateren is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 22 km west of the provincial capital Assen.[1]

Wateren
Former school in Wateren
Former school in Wateren
Wateren in the municipality of Westerveld.
Wateren in the municipality of Westerveld.
Wateren is located in Drenthe
Wateren
Wateren
Location in the province of Drenthe
Wateren is located in Netherlands
Wateren
Wateren
Wateren (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°54′36″N 6°16′54″E / 52.91000°N 6.28167°E / 52.91000; 6.28167
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityWesterveld
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8438
Dialing code0521

It was first mentioned in 1408 as van Wachthorn. The etymology is unclear.[2] The hamlet contains about 60 houses.[3]

References

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  1. ^ ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
  2. ^ "Wateren - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Wateren". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 March 2022.