| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Province | Overijssel |
| Municipality | Ommen |
| Coordinates | 52°33′39″N 6°23′45″E |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Area total | 10.73 km² |
| Population total | 460 |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 7738[1] |
| Dialing code | 0523 |
Witharen is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Ommen, and lies about 19 km south of Hoogeveen.
It was first mentioned in 1533 as "bij Witthaeren", and means "white sandy ridge".[2]
References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Witharen - (geografische naam)" (in Dutch). Etymologiebank. Retrieved 16 March 2022.