Markelo
Markelo | |
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 Television tower of Markelo | |
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| Coordinates: 52°14′03″N 6°29′43″E / 52.23417°N 6.49528°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Municipality | Hof van Twente |
| Population (2005) | ca. 7,000 |
| Demonym(s) | Markeloërs |
Markelo (Dutch pronunciation: [mɑrkəlo]; Dutch Low Saxon: Maarkel) is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Hof van Twente, about 20 km (12 mi) west of Hengelo and 20 km (12 mi) south-west of Almelo. The population is about 7,000.
Markelo was a separate municipality between 1818 and 2001, when it became a part of Hof van Twente.[1]
References[]
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
External links[]
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Markelo". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
Coordinates: 52°14′03″N 6°29′43″E / 52.23417°N 6.49528°E
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Markelose Berg, a hill near the village
Markelo, windmill
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