Tilligte

Tilligte is a rural village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Dinkelland and is situated about 10 km north of Oldenzaal.

Tilligte
Village
Nickname(s): 

Waterpönskesdoarp
(Water Bellies Village)
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Tilligte in the municipality of Dinkelland.
Coordinates: 52°24′18″N 6°57′5″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
MunicipalityDinkelland
Population
 (2006)
  Total742
Demonym(s)Tilligtenaren
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

In 2001, the village of Tilligte had 362 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.15 km², and contained 117 residences.[1] The statistical area "Tilligte", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of 760. [2]

The windmill in the village is called 'Westerveld Möl'. The church is called 'Simon en Judaskerk'. Another point of interest is the water inlet 't Schuivenhuisje at the Kanaal Almelo-Nordhorn.

References

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

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