Oranje, Drenthe

Oranje is a small town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe, and lies about 13 km southwest of Assen.

History

The statistical area "Oranje", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 110. After an initial grudging agreement from the inhabitants to house 700 refugees in a holiday park in their village, on 6 October 2015 the government unilaterally increased this number to 1,400 to be accommodated immediately. This resulted in outrage and short term blockades of the village by the inhabitants.

References

Category:Midden-Drenthe
Category:Populated places in Drenthe