Hengelo (Gelderland)

Geschiedenis

Hengelo is a town in the eastern part of The Netherlands, province of Gelderland. The predominantly rural area it is situated in is known as the Achterhoek. Hengelo (Gelderland) is famous for al kinds of activities with horses (markets, horse-jumping, etc.). Once a year a motorbike race takes place just outside the town on a streetcircuit. It used to be a separate municipality and is now part of the municipality of Bronckhorst.Population centresPrior to 2005, Hengelo was a municipality with approx. 8500 residents, living in the following villages: Hengelo: 4'700 residents Keijenborg: 1'200 Noordink: 580 Dunsborg: 500 Bekveld en Gooi: 420 Varssel: 390 Veldhoek: 110 This information relates to CBS statistical information in 2002.Born in Hengelo (Gld.)Annemarie Jorritsma-Lebbink (1 June 1950), Dutch politician (VVD), former Mayor of the city Almere and member of the Senate.René Notten (20 November 1949 - 22 August 1995), former soccer player who played at Pax, FC Twente, Ajax and Feyenoord. Raised in HengeloHendrik Jan Lovink singer and guitarist of the band Jovink en de Voederbietels