Beilen
Beilen is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 16 km south of Assen. The old Reformed church is the only remaining truly old building; a large fire destroyed a major part of Beilen in 1820.
Beilen | |
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Protestant Church in Beilen | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Beilen Location in the Netherlands Beilen Beilen (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°51′24″N 6°30′40″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Midden-Drenthe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.01 km2 (19.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 10,925 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9411 |
| Dialing code | 0593 |
Beilen has a railway station - Beilen railway station.
The biggest employers in Beilen are the former DOMO milk powder factory and the psychiatric hospital GGZ Drenthe. The village is also home to a large distribution centre for the Jumbo supermarket chain. Beilen is also visited by many tourists, as it is located between many forests and National Reserves. Each August the so-called "Wende-aovends" take place in Beilen, featuring activities for children in the shopping center and showcases by local artists at night.
Until 1998, Beilen was a separate municipality.