Meppel
Sign in to saveMeppel (; Drents: Möppelt) is a city and municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands. It constitutes the southwestern part of the province of Drenthe. Meppel is the smallest municipality in Drenthe, with a total area of about . As of 1 July 2021, it had a population of 34,506 with over 30,000 inhabitants within city limits.
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Meppel is a city and municipality located in the northeastern Netherlands, forming the southwestern part of Drenthe province. Though it is the smallest municipality in Drenthe by area, it is a significant population center with over 34,000 residents as of 2021.
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- Meppel
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- City and municipality
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- Meppeler toren (Tower of Meppel)
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- Highlighted position of Meppel in a municipal map of Drenthe
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- Location in Drenthe
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Article
12 sectionsContents
- History
- Canals
- 20th century
- Geography
- Harbor
- Transportation
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- The arts
- Gallery
- References
- External links
Meppel (; Drents: Möppelt) is a city and municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands. It constitutes the southwestern part of the province of Drenthe. Meppel is the smallest municipality in Drenthe, with a total area of about . As of 1 July 2021, it had a population of 34,506 with over 30,000 inhabitants within city limits.
While it is a small city, it has a rich trading history. Agriculture and shipbuilding were important sources of income for Meppel. The market also played an important regional role. The city owes its regional tourist appeal to its accessibility via the canals for pleasure boats and its characteristic, densely built-up old town center with its squares.