Berkelland

Berkelland is a municipality in the province of Gelderland, the Netherlands. About 44,000 people were living there in 2021.

Berkelland
Municipality
Location
Map
Coordinates: 52°6′N 6°35′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
RegionAchterhoek
Established2005
SeatBorculo
Area
  Total260.21 km2 (100.47 sq mi)
  Land258.06 km2 (99.64 sq mi)
  Water2.15 km2 (0.83 sq mi)
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Population
 (2019)
  Total43,904
  Density170/km2 (400/sq mi)
Websitewww.gemeenteberkelland.nl

Berkelland lies in Achterhoek region and borders both Twente region and Germany.

It was created from the former municipalities of Borculo, Eibergen, Neede, and Ruurlo on 1 January 2005. It is named after the Berkel river.

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