Oldenzaal

municipality in the Netherlands

Oldenzaal is a municipality and city in the province of Overijssel, the Netherlands. About 32,000 people were living there in 2021. It lies in Twente region.

Oldenzaal
Oldnzel
Municipality, city
Flag of Oldenzaal
Coat of arms of Oldenzaal
Location
Location
Map
Map
Coordinates: 52°19′N 6°56′E / 52.317°N 6.933°E / 52.317; 6.933
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
RegionTwente
Area
 • Total21.95 km2 (8.47 sq mi)
 • Land21.55 km2 (8.32 sq mi)
 • Water0.40 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Elevation
48 m (157 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total31,840
 • Density1,477/km2 (3,830/sq mi)
Websitewww.oldenzaal.nl

Oldenzaal got city rights in 1249.

People change

  • Gert Timmerman (1935-2017), a singer and musician ("Gert and Hermien")

References change