Zwartemeer is a linear settlement along a canal which was established in 1871 as a buckwheat settlement.[3] It was named after the black water of the moor lake which was the source of the Runde River.[4][3] The colonist were mainly from Twente and Germany and were mainly Catholic.[5] In 1932, it was home to 2,419 people.[6] Since 1974, a carnival is organised in Zwartemeer hosted by the carnivalsassociation of Zwartemeer CV de Veentrappers which attracts large crowds.[5]
Sports
HV Hurry-Up is a men's handball club from Zwartemeer.[7]