Zwartewaterland

municipality in the Netherlands

Zwartewaterland is a municipality in the province of Overijssel, the Netherlands. About 23,000 people were living there in 2021. It lies both in the region of Salland and the region of Kop van Overijssel.

Zwartewaterland
Zwärtewäterlaand
Municipality
Flag of Zwartewaterland
Coat of arms of Zwartewaterland
Location
Location
Map
Map
Coordinates: 52°35′N 6°5′E / 52.583°N 6.083°E / 52.583; 6.083
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
RegionKop van Overijssel, Salland
SeatHasselt
Area
 • Total87.86 km2 (33.92 sq mi)
 • Land82.49 km2 (31.85 sq mi)
 • Water5.37 km2 (2.07 sq mi)
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total22,503
 • Density273/km2 (710/sq mi)
Websitewww.zwartewaterland.nl

It was created from the former municipalities of Genemuiden, Hasselt, and Zwartsluis on 1 January 2001.

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