Lonneker
Lonneker (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɔnəkər]) is a village in Twente, in the province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Enschede, about 3 km north of the city centre. It has 1770 inhabitants (2008).
Lonneker | |
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Village | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): Droadneagels, Papsleevn | |
  Lonneker Location in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 52°15′2″N 6°54′43″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Municipality | Enschede |
| Population (2008[1]) | |
| • Total | 1,770 |
| Demonym(s) | Lonnekenaren |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Lonneker was a separate municipality until 1934, when it became a part of Enschede.[2]
References
- CBS, 2008
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Lonneker". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
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