Ellersinghuizen is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is a part of the municipality of Westerwolde, and lies about 31 km north of Emmen.
Ellersinghuizen | |
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Ellersinghuizen Location in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands Ellersinghuizen Ellersinghuizen (Netherlands) | |
Coordinates: 53°1′N 7°7′E / 53.017°N 7.117°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Groningen |
Municipality | Westerwolde |
Area | |
• Total | 1.17 km2 (0.45 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 80 |
• Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Postal code | 9541[1] |
Dialing code | 0597 |
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1515 as "tho Ellersynckhuesen", and means "settlement of the Ellersing family".[3] The postal authorities have placed it under Vlagtwedde.[4] Ellersinghuizen has place name signs. It was home to 95 people in 1840.[5]