Elp
Elp is a small village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 15 km south of Assen.
Elp | |
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Village | |
The main street of Elp | |
The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Elp in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe. | |
Elp Location in the Netherlands Elp Elp (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°53′1″N 6°38′52″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Midden-Drenthe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.49 km2 (7.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 375 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9442 |
| Dialing code | 0593 |
The village was first mentioned in 1362 as "in Elpe". The etymology is unclear.
Elp was home to 243 people in 1840.
The Elp culture was named after the village.
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