Almelo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Almelo
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City and municipality
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Almelo city centre
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Location in Overijssel
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 Almelo
Location in Netherlands
Almelo
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Overijssel | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 69.41 km2 (26.80 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 67.42 km2 (26.03 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.99 km2 (0.77 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 72,511 | ||
| • Density | 1,076/km2 (2,790/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Almeloër | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
7600–7614, 7627
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| Area code | 0546 | ||
Almelo is a city and a municipality in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of Overijssel. About 72,000 people live in Almelo.
The city is surrounded by the green countryside of Twente. Nearby are bigger industrial cities like Enschede and Hengelo. There are also charming tourist towns such as Ootmarsum and Delden close by.
Almelo became a city in 1394. A historic castle called Huize Almelo is in the city centre. Its current look dates back to 1662. This castle is a private home and not open to visitors. You can also see cool mosaics near the train station.
Almelo is well-known for its local football team, Heracles Almelo. They play in the Eredivisie, which is the top football league in the Netherlands. Their home stadium is called Erve Asito.
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History of Almelo
At the end of the 1800s, the textile industry became very important in Almelo. Many people moved to the city to work in the factories. At first, workers came from other parts of the Netherlands. Later, in the 1960s, workers also came from countries like Spain and Turkey.
The first mosque in the Netherlands was built in Almelo in 1976 for the Turkish community. Almelo also has many people from Armenia. They built their own Armenian Apostolic Church in 2003.
In the 1970s, the textile industry started to decline. Many factories moved to countries where labour was cheaper. Some old factory buildings in the city centre are now used as apartments or offices.
Almelo's Landscape
This map shows the landscape around Almelo.
What is Almelo's Economy Like?
Today, a big employer in Almelo is Urenco Nederland. This company works with uranium enrichment. They use a special method to prepare uranium for nuclear reactors. This uranium is used to produce electricity.
Other important employers in Almelo include:
- Bolletje, an industrial bakery.
- Malvern Panalytical, a science and technology company.
- The Stichting Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, which is a hospital.
- The regional court.
Who Lives in Almelo?
As of 2020, Almelo has about 73,107 residents. The city has a large Turkish population. Many people also have an Armenian background.
| 2020 | Numbers | % |
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| Dutch natives | 53,866 | 73.6% |
| Western migration background | 7,620 | 10.4% |
| Non-Western migration background | 11,621 | 15.9% |
| Armenia | ~7,000 | 10% |
| Turkey | 5,797 | 8% |
| Indonesia | 2,240 | 3.06% |
| Morocco | 565 | |
| Netherlands Antilles and Aruba | 362 | |
| Suriname | 340 | |
| Total | 73,107 | 100% |
How to Get Around Almelo
Almelo has two train stations:
- Almelo railway station
- Almelo de Riet railway station
The main station, Almelo, connects to many cities in the Netherlands. These include Hengelo, Enschede, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and Utrecht. You can also take a train every two hours to cities in Germany like Osnabrück and Berlin.
Sports in Almelo
Football in Almelo
Heracles Almelo is a professional football club from Almelo. They play in the Eredivisie, the highest football league in the Netherlands.
Cycling in Almelo
Since 1983, Almelo has hosted the Profronde van Almelo. This is a professional road bicycle racing event for both men and women.
Famous People from Almelo
- Wubbo Ockels (1946–2014) was a physicist and an astronaut for the European Space Agency.
- Herman Finkers (born 1954) is a famous Dutch comedian. He is known for his funny and gentle humour.
- Ilse de Lange (born 1977) is a popular Dutch country and pop rock singer-songwriter.
- Azra Akın (born 1981) was crowned Miss Turkey World in 2002 and Miss World 2002.
- Kea Bouman (1903–1998) was a tennis player. She was the only Dutch woman to win a Grand Slam singles tournament.
- Kirsten Wild (born 1982) is a track and road cyclist. She has won many national championships.
Almelo's International Friends
Almelo has "twin towns" or "sister cities" around the world. This means they have special friendly relationships with these cities:
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Denizli, Turkey |
Images for kids
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The Catholic St. Georgius church in Almelo
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A sculpture at the corner of Oranjestraat and Molenstraat in Almelo
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Huize Almelo
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A railway bridge near Wierdensestraat in Almelo
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A picture from Aadorp
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Bird sculpture by artist Anne Wenzel at the Marktplein
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A restaurant inside a former factory building
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The Twentekanaal (a branch canal to Almelo) seen from the Wierdensebrug
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See also
In Spanish: Almelo para niños
