Achterhoek, Overijssel

Achterhoek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈax.tər.ˌɦuk]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Hof van Twente, about 2 km northwest of the village Markelo.

Markvelde
Markvelde
Location in province of Overijssel in the Netherlands
Markvelde
Markvelde (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52.24662°N 6.48645°E / 52.24662; 6.48645
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
MunicipalityHof van Twente
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7475
Dialing code0547

Achter is not a statistical entity, and the postal authorities have placed it under Markelo. It was first mentioned in 1867 as Achterhoek, and means "far away place". The hamlet consists of about 30 houses. Until 2001, Achterhoek was a part of the municipality of Markelo.

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