Vasse, Netherlands

Vasse is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a part of the municipality of Tubbergen, and lies about 15 km northeast of Almelo.

Vasse
The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Vasse in the municipality of Tubbergen.
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
MunicipalityTubbergen
Population
 (2007)
903[1]
Demonym(s)Vassenaren, Motheupe, Spekscheters

In 2001, the village of Vasse had 569 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.18 km², and contained 197 residences.[2] The statistical area "Vasse", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 880.[3]

Some rural farms and barns are good examples of the traditional building style in Twente which includes variations of the Low German house. The village is a popular destiny as a starting point for hiking or biking trips because of the beauty and variety of the nature surrounding it. Local hotels and restaurants are primarily oriented towards this type of tourists.

  • St.Joseph and Pancratius
  • Watermill de Mast
  • Timber famed barn
  • Restored tumulus

References
  1. Gemeente Tubbergen - Leeftijdsopbouw per dorp Archived 2011-06-09 at the Wayback Machine
  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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