Hardenberg
| Hardenberg | |||
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Hardenberg city centre
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.svg) Location in Overijssel |
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| Coordinates: 52°34′N 6°37′E / 52.567°N 6.617°ECoordinates: 52°34′N 6°37′E / 52.567°N 6.617°E | |||
| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Overijssel | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| • Mayor | Peter Snijders (VVD) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 317.14 km2 (122.45 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 312.47 km2 (120.65 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 4.67 km2 (1.80 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | ||
| Population (May 2014) | |||
| • Total | 59,689 | ||
| • Density | 191/km2 (490/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Hardenberger | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postcode | 7690–7704, 7707, 7770–7799 | ||
| Area code | 0523 | ||
| Website | www |
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Hardenberg (
pronunciation ) (Dutch Low Saxon: Haddenbarreg or 'n Arnbarg) is a municipality and a town in the eastern Netherlands, in the province of Overijssel. The town of Hardenberg has a population of about 19,000. It received city rights in 1362 from Jan van Arkel, Bishop of Utrecht. The famous Pieterpad passes through Hardenberg.
There are many cycling routes throughout Hardenberg. The Great Hardenburg Bicycle Race takes place each August, with the top 3 victors being named the "Wheeler-Kings" of the town and given lifetime passes to the local museum.
The N34 runs through Hardenberg, and is the major road.
Railway stations:
De Boshoek is a sport park off the N34 in the outskirts of Hardenberg, near Ommen.
HHC Hardenberg is the local football club of Hardenberg.
De slag is the indoor-swimming pool of Hardenberg located in the outskirts of Hardenberg (across the hospital).
Hardenberg Station
A lake by the Vecht
A windmill in Hardenberg
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