Tubbergen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tubbergen
Tubbige (Twents)
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Former city hall of Tubbergen
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Location in Overijssel
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Overijssel | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 147.44 km2 (56.93 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 147.03 km2 (56.77 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.41 km2 (0.16 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 21,191 | ||
| • Density | 144/km2 (370/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Tubbergenaar, Tubberger | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
7614–7619, 7650–7669, 7679
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| Area code | 0541, 0546 | ||
Tubbergen is a municipality and a town located in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is found in the province of Overijssel.
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Where is Tubbergen Located?
Tubbergen is in the eastern Netherlands. It is part of the Overijssel province. The municipality includes several smaller towns and villages.
Towns and Villages in Tubbergen
Here are the main population centers you can find in Tubbergen:
- Albergen
- Fleringen
- Geesteren
- Haarle
- Harbrinkhoek
- Hezingen
- Langeveen
- Mander
- Manderveen
- Mariaparochie
- Reutum
- Tubbergen
- Vasse
Life in Tubbergen: Community and Safety
Tubbergen is known for its strong community spirit. This helps make it a very safe place to live.
How Safe is Tubbergen?
A survey in 2009 found that Tubbergen had one of the lowest crime rates in the whole Netherlands. The mayor believes this is because people in Tubbergen feel very connected to their community. They look out for each other.
Family Life in Tubbergen
The municipality has a higher birth rate compared to other places in the Netherlands. It also has a very low divorce rate. This suggests a strong focus on family and community bonds.
Politics in Tubbergen
People in Tubbergen often vote for the Christian Democratic Appeal party. In 2018, a large number of voters supported this party. While this number changed a bit by 2022, the party still has strong support here.
Who are Some Famous People from Tubbergen?
Many interesting people have come from Tubbergen. They have made contributions in different fields, from science to sports.
Notable Individuals from Tubbergen
- Clemens Maria Franz von Bönninghausen (1785–1864): Born near Fleringen, he was a lawyer, government worker, farmer, and a pioneer in the field of homeopathy (a type of medicine).
- Herman Schaepman (1844–1903): From Tubbergen, he was a Dutch priest, a politician, and a poet.
- Gerard Bruggink (1917–2005): Born in Tubbergen, he was a pilot for the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force.
Athletes from Tubbergen
Tubbergen has also produced talented athletes who have competed at high levels.
- Berny Boxem-Lenferink (1948–2023): A middle-distance runner from Tubbergen who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
- Gerco Schröder (born 1978): A show jumping equestrian from Tubbergen who participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
- Nicole Oude Luttikhuis (born 1997): A volleyball player from Harbrinkhoek who plays for the Dutch national women's volleyball team.
Images for kids
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Sint-Pancratius basiliek, Tubbergen
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House in Breckelenkamp
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Reutum, lock on the Almelo-Nordhorn canal
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Sint Pancratiuskerk Albergen
See also
In Spanish: Tubbergen para niños
