Boschoord is a hamlet in the north‑eastern Netherlands. It lies within the municipality of Westerveld in the province of Drenthe, near the border with Friesland, and is part of the larger Drents‑Friese Wold region.
Geography
- Coordinates: 52°53′54″ N 6°13′34″ E
- Area: 5.39 km² (2.08 sq mi)
- Elevation: 8 m (26 ft) above sea level
Demographics
- Population (2021): 230 inhabitants
- Population density: 43 inhabitants per km² (110 /sq mi)
Administrative details
- Country: Netherlands
- Province: Drenthe
- Municipality: Westerveld
- Postal code: 8387
- Dialing code: 0561
- Time zone: Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)
History
Boschoord was first recorded in 1846 under the name Kolonie No 7. It originated as a work colony established by the charitable organization Maatschappij van Weldadigheid, which aimed to alleviate poverty through agricultural settlement. In 1907, the hamlet received its current name—Boschoord—in honor of Johannes van de Bosch, the founder of the Maatschappij van Weldadigheid.
Landgoed Boschoord
The surrounding estate, known as Landgoed Boschoord, remains owned by the original charitable foundation. It has been developed into a 650‑hectare (approximately 1,600 acres) nature area comprising forested land and moorland. The estate is managed for conservation and public recreation within the Drents‑Friese Wold national park.
References
- Wikipedia contributors, “Boschoord,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
- Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), “Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021.”
- Etymologiebank, entry on “Boschoord.”
- Nationaal Park Drents‑Friese Wold, information on Landgoed Boschoord.