Grolloo
| Grolloo | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Waterstaatskerk van Grolloo | |
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 The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Grolloo in the municipality of Aa en Hunze. | |
| Coordinates: 52°56′7″N 6°40′16″E / 52.93528°N 6.67111°ECoordinates: 52°56′7″N 6°40′16″E / 52.93528°N 6.67111°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Aa en Hunze |
| Population (1 January 2008) | |
| • Total | 795 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Grolloo is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Aa en Hunze, and lies about 11 km southeast of Assen.
In 2001, the village of Grolloo had 541 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.27 km², and contained 203 residences.[1] The statistical area "Grolloo", which can also include the surrounding countryside, had a population of around 930 in 2005.[2]
The Dutch blues band Cuby + Blizzards was founded in Grolloo. There is a museum in the farm house where they began. Grolloo has a statue of Harry Muskee, one of the band's founders and lead singer.
References
- ↑ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- ↑ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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