Steenwijkerland
municipality in the Netherlands
Steenwijkerland is a municipality in the province of Overijssel, the Netherlands. About 44,000 people were living there in 2021. It lies in the region of Kop van Overijssel.
Steenwijkerland
Stienwiekerlaand | |
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Municipality | |
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.svg) Location | |
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| Coordinates: 52°47′N 6°7′E / 52.783°N 6.117°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Region | Kop van Overijssel |
| Established | 2003 |
| Seat | Steenwijk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 321.59 km2 (124.17 sq mi) |
| • Land | 288.27 km2 (111.30 sq mi) |
| • Water | 33.32 km2 (12.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 43,940 |
| • Density | 152/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Website | www |
In 2001, the municipalities of Brederwiede and IJsselham joined the municipality of Steenwijk. Last one was renamed Steenwijkerland in 2003.
