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Meppel

Meppel (; Drents: Möppelt) is a city and municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands. It constitutes the southwestern part of the province of Drenthe. Meppel is the smallest municipality in Drenthe, with a total area of about . As of 1 July 2021, it had a population of 34,506 with over 30,000 inhabitants within city limits.

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Meppel is a city and municipality located in the northeastern Netherlands, forming the southwestern part of Drenthe province. Though it is the smallest municipality in Drenthe by area, it is a significant population center with over 34,000 residents as of 2021.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Meppel
Settlement.settlement_type: City and municipality
Settlement.image_skyline: Meppel, de Meppeler toren in straatzicht foto1 2011-05-21 11.58.JPG
Settlement.image_caption: Meppeler toren (Tower of Meppel)
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Meppel.svg
Settlement.flag_size: 100x67px
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of arms of Meppel.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 100x80px
Settlement.image_map: Map - NL - Municipality code 0119 (2009).svg
Settlement.map_alt: Highlighted position of Meppel in a municipal map of Drenthe
Settlement.map_caption: Location in Drenthe
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Netherlands
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Drenthe
Settlement.governing_body: Municipal council
Settlement.leader_party: VVD
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Meppel
Demonym: Meppelder
Population: 34386
Area: 58
Official website: www.meppel.nl
Image: Meppel, de Meppeler toren in straatzicht foto1 2011-05-21 11.58.JPG
Households: 14146
Dialing code: 0522

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Commons category: Meppel
postal code: 7965–7969
native label: Meppel
email address: mailto:[email protected]
P12749: International Monetary Fund

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History
Canals
20th century
Geography
Harbor
Transportation
Twin towns – sister cities
Notable people
The arts
Gallery
References
External links

While it is a small city, it has a rich trading history. Agriculture and shipbuilding were important sources of income for Meppel. The market also played an important regional role. The city owes its regional tourist appeal to its accessibility via the canals for pleasure boats and its characteristic, densely built-up old town center with its squares.