Noordenveld (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnoːrdə(ɱ)vɛlt] ) is a municipality in the northeastern part of the Netherlands.
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Water Board Noordenveld
Noordenveld is also the name of a former Water Board, which had its office in Roden. Water Board Noordenveld arose from the Water Boards of Leutingewolde (1866-1967), De Zuidermaden (1914-1967), De Weehorst (1917-1967), De Peizer en Eeldermaden (1928-1984) and Matsloot-Roderwolde (1933-1984).
In 1995, Water Board Noordenveld was merged into Water Board Noorderzijlvest, based in Onderdendam.
Notable people
Hindericus Scheepstra (1859 in Roden – 1913) a Dutch writer, wrote children's book series Ot en Sien (1902).
Jan Britstra (1905 in Norg – 1987) a Dutch hurdler, competed in the 110 metres hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics
J. P. Kuiper (1922 in Norg – 1985) a professor of social medicine, promoted the idea of unconditional basic income
Harm Kuipers (born 1947 in Vries) academic, former speed skater and racing cyclist