Groenlo

town in Oost Gelre, Netherlands

Groenlo (Achterhooks: Grolle) is a city and former municipality in the Dutch province of Gelderland. In 2020, about 9,900 people lived there. It lies in the Achterhoek region.

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On 1 January 2005, the municipality of Lichtenvoorde was added to the municipality of Groenlo. Until 20 May 2006, Groenlo was the official name of Oost Gelre.

Groenlo got city rights in 1277.

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