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Rolde Church
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Coordinates: 52°59′13″N 6°38′46″E / 52.98694°N 6.64611°ECoordinates: 52°59′13″N 6°38′46″E / 52.98694°N 6.64611°E | ||
Country | Netherlands | |
Province | Drenthe | |
Municipality | Aa en Hunze | |
Population (1 January 2008) | 3,955 |
Rolde is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Aa en Hunze, and lies about 6 km east of Assen.
Rolde was a separate municipality until 1998, when it became a part of Aa en Hunze.
In 2001, the town of Rolde had 3558 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.4 km², and contained 1585 residences. The statistical area "Rolde", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 4160.
Although facilities are limited, Rolde possesses a ten-pin bowling alley. There are also two hunebeds on a site east of the church. The windmill has been restored to working order.
Former townhall