De Marne
| De Marne | |||
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Verhildersum castle in Leens
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| Coordinates: 53°22′N 6°23′E / 53.367°N 6.383°ECoordinates: 53°22′N 6°23′E / 53.367°N 6.383°E | |||
| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Groningen | ||
| Established | 1 January 1990 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| • Mayor | Koos Wiersma (CDA) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 240.33 km2 (92.79 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 168.21 km2 (64.95 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 72.12 km2 (27.85 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | ||
| Population (February 2017) | |||
| • Total | 10,208 | ||
| • Density | 61/km2 (160/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postcode | 9960–9978 | ||
| Area code | 0519, 0595 | ||
| Website | www |
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De Marne (Dutch pronunciation: [də ˈmɑrnə]) is a municipality in the northeast of the Netherlands.
Broek, Eenrum, Hornhuizen, Houwerzijl, Kleine Huisjes, Kloosterburen, Kruisweg, Lauwersoog, Leens, Mensingeweer, Molenrij, Niekerk, Pieterburen, Schouwerzijl, Ulrum, Vierhuizen, Warfhuizen, Wehe-den Hoorn, Westernieland, Zoutkamp, Zuurdijk.
Dutch Topographic map of De Marne, June 2015
The municipality of De Marne lies in the north-western part of the province of Groningen, adjoining the Wadden Sea. It has about 10,000 inhabitants, covers an area of 240 square kilometres and encompasses 21 villages.
De Marne is mainly an agricultural area, focussing on crop growing and cattle farming. The fishing industry also plays an important role. Bulb cultivation is also an up-and-coming commercial endeavour.
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