Heerde facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heerde
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Heerde town hall
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Location in Gelderland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Gelderland | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 80.42 km2 (31.05 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 78.75 km2 (30.41 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 18,546 | ||
| • Density | 236/km2 (610/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Heerdenaar, Heerder | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
8180–8194
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| Area code | 038, 0578 | ||
Heerde is a town and a municipality in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of Gelderland. Heerde is known for being part of the Veluwe region, which is an area with many forests and heathlands.
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Towns and Villages
The municipality of Heerde includes several smaller towns and villages. These are:
- Heerde
- Hoorn
- Veessen
- Vorchten
- Wapenveld
Sports in Heerde
Sports are popular in Heerde! The municipality is home to five amateur soccer (football) clubs. These clubs are:
- vv Heerde
- SEH
- WZC Wapenveld
- vv Wapenveld
- Vevo
Geography of Heerde
Heerde is located in a beautiful area. You can see its location and the different parts of the municipality on a map.
Famous People from Heerde
Many interesting people have connections to Heerde. Here are a few:
- Daniël de Clercq (1854–1931) was born in Heerde. He was a Dutch socialist and an activist, meaning he worked to bring about social or political change.
- Hendrik Jan van Duren (1937–2008) was also born in Heerde. He was a Dutch politician, someone involved in government.
- Marijke Abels (born 1948) is a Dutch visual artist. One of her sculptures can be seen in Heerde, at the roundabout near the A50 highway junction.
Sports Stars
Heerde has also produced some talented athletes:
- Jaap Zielhuis (born 1966 in Heerde) is a Dutch sailor. He even competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
- Jacco Eltingh (born 1970 in Heerde) is a former professional tennis player.
- Gerard van Velde (born 1971 in Wapenveld) is a Dutch retired speed skating sprinter. He won a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics!
Gallery
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Heerde - Huis Vosbergen - sundial
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Heerde, Farm at Boerderij Vosbergerweg
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Wijhese ferry over the IJssel river
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Apeldoorn Canal: view at Bonenbergerbrug - Heerde
See also
In Spanish: Heerde para niños
