Achterhoek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑxtərɦuk] ) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Hof van Twente, about 2 km northwest of the village Markelo.[2]
Markvelde | |
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  Markvelde Location in province of Overijssel in the Netherlands  Markvelde Markvelde (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°14′48″N 6°29′11″E / 52.24662°N 6.48645°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Municipality | Hof van Twente |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7475 |
| Dialing code | 0547 |
Achter is not a statistical entity,[3] and the postal authorities have placed it under Markelo.[4] It was first mentioned in 1867 as Achterhoek, and means "far away place".[5] The hamlet consists of about 30 houses.[6] Until 2001, Achterhoek was a part of the municipality of Markelo.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Postcodetool for 7475AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
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- ^ "Postcode 7475 in Markelo". Postcode bij adres (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Achterhoek - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Achterhoek (Markelo)". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 March 2022.
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