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Almelo

August 27, 2023

Almelo (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑlməloː] (listen)) is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands. The main population centres in the town are Aadorp, Almelo, Mariaparochie, and Bornerbroek.

Almelo
City and municipality
Almelo city centre
Flag
Coat of arms
Location in Overijssel
Almelo
Location within the Netherlands
Almelo
Location within Europe
Coordinates: 52°21′N 6°40′E / 52.350°N 6.667°E / 52.350; 6.667
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
Government
[1]
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorArjen Gerritsen (VVD)
Area
[2]
 • Total69.41 km2 (26.80 sq mi)
 • Land67.27 km2 (25.97 sq mi)
 • Water2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[4]
 • Total73,132
 • Density1,087/km2 (2,820/sq mi)
DemonymAlmeloër
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
7600–7614, 7627
Area code0546
Websitewww.almelo.nl

Almelo has about 72,000 inhabitants in the middle of the rolling countryside of Twente, with the industrial centres of Enschede and Hengelo as close neighbours but also with tourist towns like Ootmarsum, Delden and Markelo only a bicycle ride away. Almelo received city rights in 1394. Within the city limits lies the castle of the Counts of Almelo.

Located in the city centre is Huize Almelo, a castle that in its current form dates back to 1662 (This castle is not open to the public). There are mosaics which decorate the walls of the tunnel close to the railway station.

The city is also known for its local association football club Heracles Almelo, which plays in the Eerste divisie, the second highest football league in the Netherlands. The club uses the Erve Asito.

History Edit

At the end of the 19th century textile emerged as a major employer and drew many workers to Almelo, at first from within the Netherlands. Since the 1960s workers from Spain and Turkey came to Almelo. The first mosque of the Netherlands was built in Almelo in 1976 for the Turkish population of the city. Almelo also has a sizeable number of Armenians who built their own Armenian Apostolic Church in 2003.[5]

In the 1970s the industry dwindled and most factories were relocated to countries with cheaper labour. Some factories remain in the city centre and are now in use for apartments or offices.

Topography Edit

  Topographic map of Almelo, Sept. 2014

Economy Edit

Currently, a major employer in Almelo is Urenco Nederland. This is a uranium enrichment plant which uses the gas centrifuge method and produces uranium with about five percent U-235, for nuclear reactors. An industrial bakery, Bolletje, Malvern Panalytical, the Stichting Ziekenhuisgroep Twente (a hospital) and the regional court are also major employers.

Transport Edit

 
Almelo station

Almelo has 2 railway stations:

The main station is Almelo and offers links to Hengelo, Enschede, Amersfoort, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Utrecht, Gouda, Rotterdam, The Hague and Zwolle. There is also a train every 2 hours into Germany serving cities such as Osnabrück, Hannover and Berlin.

Sport Edit

Football Edit

Heracles Almelo, a professional football club playing in the Eerste Divisie is based in Almelo.

Cycling Edit

Since 1983 Almelo has organised the Profronde van Almelo, an elite men's and women's professional road bicycle racing event.

Notable people Edit

 
Wubbo Ockels, 2007
 
Kea Bouman, 1929
 
Kirsten Wild, 2018

Sports Edit

International relations Edit

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Netherlands

Twin towns — Sister cities Edit

Almelo is twinned with:

See also Edit

Gallery Edit

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    The Catholic St. Georgius church in Almelo

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    Almelo - Sculptuur op de hoek van de Oranjestraat en de Molenstraat

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    Huize Almelo

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    Almelo, spoorviadukt bij de Wierdensestraat

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    Afbeelding

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    Bird sculpture by artist Anne Wenzel at the Marktplein

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    Restaurant in former factory

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    Twentekanaal (branch to Almelo)

References Edit

  1. ^ "Portefeuilleverdeling" [Division of tasks] (in Dutch). Gemeente Almelo. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. ^ . Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  4. ^ "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Ontstaan Armeense Kerk Almelo - Onze Kerk".
  6. ^ IMDb Database retrieved 25 October 2019
  7. ^ IMDb Database retrieved 25 October 2019
  8. ^ IMDb Database retrieved 25 October 2019

External links Edit

 
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Almelo.
  •   Media related to Almelo at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website

August 27, 2023
almelo, dutch, pronunciation, ˈɑlməloː, listen, municipality, city, eastern, netherlands, main, population, centres, town, aadorp, mariaparochie, bornerbroek, city, municipality, city, centreflagcoat, armslocation, overijssellocation, within, netherlandsshow, . Almelo Dutch pronunciation ˈɑlmeloː listen is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands The main population centres in the town are Aadorp Almelo Mariaparochie and Bornerbroek AlmeloCity and municipalityAlmelo city centreFlagCoat of armsLocation in OverijsselAlmeloLocation within the NetherlandsShow map of NetherlandsAlmeloLocation within EuropeShow map of EuropeCoordinates 52 21 N 6 40 E 52 350 N 6 667 E 52 350 6 667CountryNetherlandsProvinceOverijsselGovernment 1 BodyMunicipal council MayorArjen Gerritsen VVD Area 2 Total69 41 km2 26 80 sq mi Land67 27 km2 25 97 sq mi Water2 14 km2 0 83 sq mi Elevation 3 12 m 39 ft Population January 2021 4 Total73 132 Density1 087 km2 2 820 sq mi DemonymAlmeloerTime zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postcode7600 7614 7627Area code0546Websitewww wbr almelo wbr nlAlmelo has about 72 000 inhabitants in the middle of the rolling countryside of Twente with the industrial centres of Enschede and Hengelo as close neighbours but also with tourist towns like Ootmarsum Delden and Markelo only a bicycle ride away Almelo received city rights in 1394 Within the city limits lies the castle of the Counts of Almelo Located in the city centre is Huize Almelo a castle that in its current form dates back to 1662 This castle is not open to the public There are mosaics which decorate the walls of the tunnel close to the railway station The city is also known for its local association football club Heracles Almelo which plays in the Eerste divisie the second highest football league in the Netherlands The club uses the Erve Asito Contents 1 History 1 1 Topography 2 Economy 3 Transport 4 Sport 4 1 Football 4 2 Cycling 5 Notable people 5 1 Sports 6 International relations 6 1 Twin towns Sister cities 7 See also 8 Gallery 9 References 10 External linksHistory EditAt the end of the 19th century textile emerged as a major employer and drew many workers to Almelo at first from within the Netherlands Since the 1960s workers from Spain and Turkey came to Almelo The first mosque of the Netherlands was built in Almelo in 1976 for the Turkish population of the city Almelo also has a sizeable number of Armenians who built their own Armenian Apostolic Church in 2003 5 In the 1970s the industry dwindled and most factories were relocated to countries with cheaper labour Some factories remain in the city centre and are now in use for apartments or offices Topography Edit Topographic map of Almelo Sept 2014Economy EditCurrently a major employer in Almelo is Urenco Nederland This is a uranium enrichment plant which uses the gas centrifuge method and produces uranium with about five percent U 235 for nuclear reactors An industrial bakery Bolletje Malvern Panalytical the Stichting Ziekenhuisgroep Twente a hospital and the regional court are also major employers Transport Edit Almelo stationAlmelo has 2 railway stations Almelo railway station Almelo de Riet railway stationThe main station is Almelo and offers links to Hengelo Enschede Amersfoort Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Utrecht Gouda Rotterdam The Hague and Zwolle There is also a train every 2 hours into Germany serving cities such as Osnabruck Hannover and Berlin Sport EditFootball Edit Heracles Almelo a professional football club playing in the Eerste Divisie is based in Almelo Cycling Edit Since 1983 Almelo has organised the Profronde van Almelo an elite men s and women s professional road bicycle racing event Notable people Edit Wubbo Ockels 2007 Kea Bouman 1929 Kirsten Wild 2018Catharina Julia Roeters van Lennep 1813 1883 a Dutch artist Bertha Tideman Wijers 1887 1976 composer Izaak Kolthoff 1894 1993 an analytical chemist and chemistry educator Judith Ledeboer OBE 1901 1990 architect Evert Willem Beth 1908 1964 philosopher and logician Gerritdina Benders Letteboer 1909 1980 an active member of the Dutch Resistance Wubbo Ockels 1946 2014 a physicist and astronaut of the European Space Agency Herman Finkers born 1954 comedian known for his friendly dry witted humour Tom Egbers born 1957 a Dutch English journalist writer and TV presenter 6 Liesbeth van Tongeren born 1958 a Dutch politician Director of Greenpeace Netherlands 2003 2010 grew up in Almelo Hero Brinkman born 1964 a police officer and former Dutch politician Jos de Blok born 1960 founder and CEO of Buurtzorg Michiel Veenstra born 1976 Radio dj on KINK Ilse de Lange born 1977 a Dutch country and pop rock singer songwriter Loes Haverkort born 1981 a Dutch movie TV and theater actress 7 Azra Akin born 1981 Miss Turkey World 2002 and Miss World 2002 8 Bram Schreuder born 1996 a Dutch master of arts in recreational weekend activities and allround professional in boisterous buffoonery currently residing in Grand Duchy of LuxembourgSports Edit Kea Bouman 1903 1998 female tennis player only Dutch female tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament Lex Mullink born 1944 a retired rower bronze medallist at the 1964 Summer Olympics Hendrie Kruzen born 1964 football midfielder over 500 club caps Brian van Loo born 1975 retired soccer goalkeeper 261 club caps Marnix Smit born 1975 retired soccer player 231 club caps with Heracles Almelo Arnold Bruggink born 1977 retired soccer player 447 club caps Mark Looms born 1981 soccer player 329 club caps Kirsten Wild born 1982 track and road race cyclist multiple National Champion Marc Hocher born 1984 a Dutch football player with over 350 club caps Dennis Kuipers born 1985 a Dutch rally driver Anouk Dekker born 1986 a Dutch footballer with over 250 club caps Fabian Roosenbrand born 1988 a Dutch professional darts player Maret Balkestein Grothues born 1988 a Dutch volleyball player Maud Roetgering born 1992 a football defender 184 caps with FC Twente Vrouwen Bent Viscaal born 1999 a Dutch racing driverInternational relations EditSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in the Netherlands Twin towns Sister cities Edit Almelo is twinned with Iserlohn Germany Preston United Kingdom Vagharshapat Armenia Denizli TurkeySee also EditAmbt AlmeloGallery Edit The Catholic St Georgius church in Almelo Almelo Sculptuur op de hoek van de Oranjestraat en de Molenstraat Huize Almelo Almelo spoorviadukt bij de Wierdensestraat Afbeelding Bird sculpture by artist Anne Wenzel at the Marktplein Restaurant in former factory Twentekanaal branch to Almelo References Edit Portefeuilleverdeling Division of tasks in Dutch Gemeente Almelo Retrieved 26 March 2014 Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020 Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020 StatLine in Dutch CBS 24 July 2020 Retrieved 19 September 2020 Postcodetool for 7607EK Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland in Dutch Het Waterschapshuis Archived from the original on 21 September 2013 Retrieved 26 March 2014 Bevolkingsontwikkeling regio per maand Population growth regions per month CBS Statline in Dutch CBS 1 January 2021 Retrieved 2 January 2022 Ontstaan Armeense Kerk Almelo Onze Kerk IMDb Database retrieved 25 October 2019 IMDb Database retrieved 25 October 2019 IMDb Database retrieved 25 October 2019External links Edit Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Almelo Media related to Almelo at Wikimedia Commons Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Almelo amp oldid 1154478756, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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