Emmer-Compascuum

Emmer-Compascuum
Grenszicht in Emmer-Compascuum
Emmer-Compascuum
Location in province of Drenthe in the Netherlands
Emmer-Compascuum
Emmer-Compascuum (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°48′42″N 7°02′19″E / 52.8117°N 7.0387°E / 52.8117; 7.0387
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceDrenthe
MunicipalityEmmen
Established1879
Area
  Total
39.31 km2 (15.18 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
7,690
  Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7881
Dialing code0591

Emmer-Compascuum is a village in the Netherlands and is part of the Emmen municipality in Drenthe.

Emmer-Compascuum is located in the Bourtange moor between Germany and the Netherlands. It was originally a compascuum (common pasture). In 1879, Emmer-Compascuum was established.