Veele | |
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![]() Farm in Veele | |
Coordinates: 53°2′N 7°6′E / 53.033°N 7.100°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Westerwolde |
Area | |
• Total | 1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 215 |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9541[1] |
Dialing code | 0599 |
Veele is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Westerwolde, and lies about 32 km north of Emmen.
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1475 as Veille. The etymology is unknown.[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Vlagtwedde.[4] Veele has place name signs. It was home to 224 people in 1840.[5]