Oldemarkt

Oldemarkt (Stellingwerfs: Ooldemark) is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Steenwijkerland, about 12 km west of Steenwijk. Oldemarkt was a separate municipality until 1973, when it became a part of IJsselham.

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Place details

Locality: Oldemarkt
Region: Overijssel
Country: Nederland
Population: 2,435
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

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Key facts

Settlement.postal_code: 8375
Settlement.area_code_type: Dialing code
Settlement.area_code: 0561
Settlement.name: Oldemarkt
Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.native_name: Ooldemark
Settlement.image_skyline: Kerk Oldemarkt Marktplein 7.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Reformed church of Oldemarkt
Settlement.image_flag: Vlag van Oldemarkt.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Oldemarkt wapen.svg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Netherlands Overijssel#Netherlands
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in the Netherlands
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Netherlands
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Overijssel
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Municipality

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Wikidata facts

Official website: visitoldemarkt.com
Image: Kerk Oldemarkt Marktplein 7.jpg

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== History == It was first mentioned in 1336 as Dodovene meaning "Bog of Dodo (person)". In 1448 it became "den Olden markt" meaning "the old market". In 1448, a chapel was built which was elevated to church in 1489. Oldemarkt was known for its butter market which moved to Wolvega in 1925. In 1840, it was home to 1,983 people.