Beilen

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Beilen
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image_shield = Wapen beilen.jpg
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map_caption = Location of Beilen
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subdivision_name = flagicon|Netherlands Netherlands
subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 = flagicon|Drenthe Drenthe
subdivision_type2 = Municipality
subdivision_name2 = Midden-Drenthe
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population_as_of = 2006
population_total = 9656
population_density_km2 = 3283
population_blank2_title = Demonym
population_blank2 = Beilener
timezone = CET
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latd=52 |latm=51 |lats=24 |latNS=N
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Beilen (coord|52|52|N|6|31|E|type:city(8689)) is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 16 km south of Assen. The old Reformed church is the only really old building; a huge fire destroyed the major part of Beilen in 1820.

The biggest employers in Beilen are the former DOMO milkpowder factory and the psychiatric hospital GGZ Drenthe. Beilen is also visited by many tourists, for it is located between many forests and National Reservates. Each august the so-called "Wende-aovends" take place in Beilen, with extra activities for children in the shoppingcentre and featuring local artists at night.

In 2001, the town of Beilen had 8689 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 3.2 km², and contained 3536 residences.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://www.cbs.nl/nl-NL/menu/themas/milieu-natuur-ruimte/ruimte/publicaties/cartografie-geografie/geografische-data/2001-bevolkingskernen-in-nederland.htm "Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001"] . (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).] The statistical area "Beilen", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 10060.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), [http://statline.cbs.nl/ "Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005"] . As of January 1, 2005.]

Until 1998, Beilen was a separate municipality.

External links

* [http://www.kuijsten.de/atlas/dr/beilen.html Map of the municipality in 1868.]
* [http://www.middendrenthe.nl Official dutch website] of the Beilen community along with Westerbork (village) and Smilde.

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