Ees, Drenthe

Ees

The village (dark red) and the statistical district (light green) of Ees in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn.
Country	Netherlands
Province	Drenthe
Municipality	Borger-Odoorn
Population (January 1, 2007)	363

Coordinates: 52°54′N 6°48′E / 52.900°N 6.800°E / 52.900; 6.800

Ees is a town in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn, and lies about 17 km north of Emmen.

The statistical area "Ees", which can also include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 380.^[1]

Situated close to the town of Borger, Ees retains a provincial charm that is characterised by pleasant homes and a large expanse of woodland to the South East. A network of bike paths and horse trails (ruiterpads) throughout the woods provides for some peaceful treks.

References

↑ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.

Borger-Odoorn Municipality

Eerste Exloërmond Tweede Exloërmond Tweede Valthermond Borger Bronneger Bronnegerveen Buinen Buinerveen Drouwen Drouwenermond Drouwenerveen Ees Eesergroen Eeserveen Ellertshaar Exloërveen Exloo Klijndijk Nieuw-Buinen Odoorn Odoornerveen Valthe Valthermond Westdorp Zandberg

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