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Hasselt, Overijssel

Hasselt
City
Hasselt
Hasselt
Flag of Hasselt
Flag
Coat of arms of Hasselt
Coat of arms
Location of Hasselt
Coordinates: 52°35′27″N 6°5′28″E / 52.59083°N 6.09111°E / 52.59083; 6.09111
Country Netherlands
Province Overijssel
Municipality Zwartewaterland
Population (1 oktober 2008) 6,959
  Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Hasselt is a city about 7 km north of Zwolle, in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It received city rights in 1252. It became a member of the Hanseatic League around 1350. The city suffered an economic downfall from about 1550 on, as other cities proved to be better situated and equipped for trade and commerce. Hasselt is the capital city of the municipality Zwartewaterland. In 2001 The municipalities Hasselt, Genemuiden and Zwartsluis are united in one municipality Zwartewaterland.

Hasselt was a separate municipality until 2001, when it became a part of Zwartewaterland.

Hasselt 1649

Painting Hasselt, 17th century

Hasselt

City hall, Hasselt

Coordinates: 52°35′27″N 6°05′28″E / 52.59083°N 6.09111°E / 52.59083; 6.09111


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