Meppel

Meppel

▪ The Netherlands
      gemeente (municipality), east-central Netherlands (Netherlands, The). It is situated near the confluence of the Drentshe Hoofd and Hoogeveensche canals and the Reest River, which empty into the Meppelerdiep before it flows into the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel). Meppel is a marketing centre for agricultural products from the surrounding area, including cereals, dairy products, and pigs. There is some light industry, but trade and other services employ most of the inhabitants now. Reserves of natural gas are found nearby.

      A 15th-century church is an architectural feature of the town. The lakes of Beulakewijde and Belterwijde are located nearby. Forests lie to the southeast, and regional parkland is found to the north. Meppel is a highway and railway junction. Pop. (2007 est.) 31,087.

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