Klazienaveen | |
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Location in province of Drenthe in the Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 52°44′N 6°59′E / 52.733°N 6.983°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Drenthe |
Municipality | Emmen |
Established | 1899 |
Area | |
• Total | 30.05 km2 (11.60 sq mi) |
Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 11,980 |
• Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
Postal code | 7891 |
Dialing code | 0591 |
Major roads | A37 |
Klazienaveen is a town to the southeast of Emmen in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is located approx 5 km (3.1 mi) from the German border. Klazienaveen started as a peat colony owned by Willem Albert Scholten. It has been named after Klaassien Sluis, the wife of Scholten.