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 Eenrum in 2010 | |
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| Coordinates:53°22′N6°28′E / 53.367°N 6.467°E /53.367; 6.467 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Het Hogeland |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,365 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9967 |
| Dialing code | 0595 |
Eenrum (Dutch pronunciation:[ˈeːnrʏm];Gronings:Ainrom[ˈɑinɾɔm]) is a village in theDutch province ofGroningen. It is located in the municipality ofHet Hogeland, 17 km northwest of the city ofGroningen.[3]
Eenrum was a separate municipality until 1990, then it was merged withUlrum,Kloosterburen andLeens.[4]
Eenrum is aterp (artificial mount) village dating from the Middle Ages.[5] The village was first mentioned in the 10th or 11th century as De Arnarion. The origin of the name is unknown.[6] The church dates from the late 13th century.[5] It had established a local government in 1798, but officially became a municipality in 1808.[7] The local council used to meet in the village pub until 1881 when it was no longer allowed to meet in a public place which served alcohol. It was decided to build a town hall. In 2019, it became part of the municipalityHet Hogeland.[7]
The village is host to a major motorcycle racing circuit. The venue hosts domestic and international meetings and has hosted World and European Finals. It hosted the2009 Team Long Track World Championship, which was won byGermany. The host teamNetherlands finished second.
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