Haaksbergen

Haaksbergen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦaːɡzbɛrɣə(n)] ⓘ) is a municipality and a town in the eastern Netherlands, in the province of Overijssel, in the Twente region.

Haaksbergen
Municipality
Aerial view of Haaksbergen
Aerial view of Haaksbergen
Flag of Haaksbergen
Flag
Coat of arms of Haaksbergen
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Haaksbergen in a municipal map of Overijssel
Location in Overijssel
Coordinates: 52°9′N 6°45′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
Government
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorRob Welten (CDA)
Area
[1]
 • Total105.50 km2 (40.73 sq mi)
 • Land104.82 km2 (40.47 sq mi)
 • Water0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[3]
 • Total24,229
 • Density231/km2 (600/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Haaksbergenaar, Haaksberger
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
7480–7489
Area code053
Websitewww.haaksbergen.nl

The Buurserbeek flows through the municipality of Haaksbergen.

Population centres
  • Boekelo
  • Brammelo
  • Buurse
  • Den Braam
  • Eppenzolder
  • Haaksbergen
  • Harmöle
  • Holthuizen
  • Honesch
  • Langelo
  • St. Isidorushoeve
  • Stepelo

Topography

Dutch Topographic map of Haaksbergen (town), June 2014.

Haaksbergen monstertruck accident

On 28 September 2014 a monster truck crashed into the attending crowd.[4] Three visitors were reported dead, amongst them one child.[5][6] According to Hans Gerritsen, mayor of Haaksbergen at the time, twelve people were injured.[6]

Notable residents
Shirley van der Lof, 2009
  • Paul Ulenbelt (born 1952) a Dutch politician and former trade unionist and academic
  • Angelien Eijsink (born 1960) a Dutch politician
  • Han ten Broeke (born 1969) a Dutch politician
  • Thomas Berge (born 1990) a Dutch singer

Sport
  • Andy Scharmin (1967–1989) a Surinamese-Dutch footballer
  • Erik ten Hag (born 1970) former footballer with 336 club caps and current manager of Manchester United
  • Niki Leferink, (born 1976) retired footballer with 350 club caps
  • Bram Tankink (born 1978) former cyclist
  • Shirley van der Lof (born 1986) a racing driver
  • The Pancratius Church in the center of Haaksbergen
    The Pancratius Church in the center of Haaksbergen
  • Buursermeertje - panoramio
    Buursermeertje - panoramio
  • Haaksbergen Town hall
    Haaksbergen Town hall
  • Haaksbergen Stationsstraat Watertoren
    Haaksbergen Stationsstraat Watertoren
  • Hans Morselt 1995 Spankracht
    Hans Morselt 1995 Spankracht

References
  1. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. "Postcodetool for 7481HS". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  3. "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  4. "Monstertruck rijdt in op publiek". NOS op 3. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  5. "Monster Truck Crash Reportedly Kills Three". Sky News. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  6. "Three dead, including one child, in Dutch stunt truck accident". Retrieved 28 September 2014.
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