Gorssel
Gorssel is a village in the municipality of Lochem, province of Gelderland, Netherlands. It is located about 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) southeast of the city centre of Deventer. In 2015, it had a population of 4,043.
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| Coordinates: 52°12′N 6°12′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Lochem |
| Population (2015) | 4,043 |
In 1831, the municipality of Dorth was merged into Gorssel.[1] Gorssel was a separate municipality until 2005, when it was merged with Lochem.[2] Before the fusion, the municipality of Gorssel contained the towns of: Gorssel, Epse, Eefde, Almen, Harfsen, Joppe and Kring van Dorth. Gorssel is a small, relatively wealthy town, situated in a forest area in the eastern part of Gelderland. It is bordered to the west by the river IJssel.
References
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-02-20. Retrieved 2009-12-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006."Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-02-20. Retrieved 2009-12-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Gorssel". Map of the former municipality, abt. 1868.
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