Rossum, Overijssel

Rossum
Town

The Saint Plechelmus Church of Rossum
Nickname(s): Göttenkeurndoarp, Görtekeurne[1]

The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Rossum in the municipality of Dinkelland.
Coordinates: 52°21′8″N 6°55′23″E / 52.35222°N 6.92306°E / 52.35222; 6.92306Coordinates: 52°21′8″N 6°55′23″E / 52.35222°N 6.92306°E / 52.35222; 6.92306
Country Netherlands
Province Overijssel
Municipality Dinkelland
Population (2006)
  Total 2,363
Demonym(s) Rossumers
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)

Rossum is a town in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Dinkelland, and lies about 4 km north of Oldenzaal.

In 2001, the town of Rossum had 1324 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.37 km², and contained 438 residences.[2] The statistical area "Rossum", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1930.[3]

References

  1. Dialexicon Twents
  2. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  3. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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