Dalfsen

Dalfsen (Dutch: [ˈdɑl(ə)fsə(n)] ; Dutch Low Saxon: Dalsen) is a municipality and a town in the Salland region of the Dutch province of Overijssel. The municipality of Dalfsen was increased to its current size on 1 January 2001 through the amalgamation of the municipalities of Nieuwleusen and Dalfsen. A variety of Sallands is spoken here by segment of the population.

Dalfsen
Dalsen (Sallands)
Municipality
Dalfsen town centre
Location in Overijssel
Coordinates: 52°30′N 6°15′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
Government
  BodyMunicipal council
  MayorErica van Lente (PvdA)
Area
  Total166.52 km2 (64.29 sq mi)
  Land165.07 km2 (63.73 sq mi)
  Water1.45 km2 (0.56 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)
  Total28,901
  Density175/km2 (450/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Dalfsenaar, Dalfser
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
7710–7714, 7720–7729, 8150–8159
Area code0529, 0572
Websitewww.dalfsen.nl
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