Veendam

Also known as Gemeente Veendam

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AI overview

Veendam is a town and municipality in the northeastern Netherlands with a population of about 27,750 people, located in the province of Groningen along the N33 national highway. It is also known as "Parkstad" (Park City) and serves as a regional hub connecting the port town of Eemshaven to the city of Assen.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Veendam
Settlement.settlement_type: Town and Municipality
Settlement.image_skyline: Veendam 105.JPG
Settlement.image_caption: Town hall of Veendam
Settlement.image_flag: Veendam vlag.svg
Settlement.flag_size: 100x67px
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of arms of Veendam.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 100x80px
Settlement.image_map: Map - NL - Municipality code 0047 (2009).svg
Settlement.map_alt: Highlighted position of Veendam in a municipal map of Groningen
Settlement.map_caption: Location in Groningen
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Netherlands
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Groningen
Settlement.governing_body: Municipal council
Settlement.leader_party: CDA
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor