Holsloot

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Coordinates: 52°43′41″N6°48′8″E / 52.72806°N 6.80222°E / 52.72806; 6.80222
Country Netherlands
Province Drenthe
Municipality Coevorden
Area
[1]
  Total8.19 km2 (3.16 sq mi)
Elevation
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14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2021) [1]
  Total215
  Density26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7845 [1]
Dialing code 0591

Holsloot is a village in the Netherlands and is part of the Coevorden municipality in Drenthe.

Holsloot was first mentioned in 12BC, and means "hollow ditch". [3] The village developed after the Verlengde Hoogeveensche Vaart was dug, and is a linear settlement. The pub near the bridge became the centre of the village. [4]

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