| Coordinates | 53°10′21″N 6°11′53″E |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Westerkwartier |
| Area total | 14.65 km² |
| Elevation | 3.1 m |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population total | 2,415 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 9865[1] |
| Dialing code | 0594 |
Opende (ɔpˈɛndə; gos: De Penne) is a village in the north-eastern Netherlands, in the province of Groningen. It is part of the municipality of Westerkwartier. It had a population of around 2,635 in 2023.[2]
History
The village was first mentioned in 1457 as Upeynde, and means "upper end", which refers to the border between Groningen and Friesland.[3] Opende is a road village which developed in the Middle Ages in the moorland.[4]
The Reformed church dates from 1748 and replaces a 1648 church. The front was renovated in 1915, and it was enlarged in 1930.[4]
Opende was home to 369 people in 1840.[5]
References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
three entries
- ^ [1] - CSB Statline
- ^ "Opende - (geografische naam)" (in Dutch). Etymologiebank. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ Ronald Stenvert & Redmer Alma (1998). "Opende" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9258 3. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Opende" (in Dutch). Plaatsengids. Retrieved 9 April 2022.