Groenlo

Groenlo
Two church of Groenlo
Two church of Groenlo
Flag of Groenlo
Coat of arms of Groenlo
Groenlo is located in Gelderland
Groenlo
Groenlo
Location in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands
Groenlo is located in Netherlands
Groenlo
Groenlo
Groenlo (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°2′28″N 6°37′2″E / 52.04111°N 6.61722°E / 52.04111; 6.61722
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityOost Gelre
Area
 • Total27.84 km2 (10.75 sq mi)
Elevation25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total9,860
 • Density350/km2 (920/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7141[1]
Dialing code0544
Websitewww.groenlo.nl

Groenlo (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣrunloː] ) is a city in the municipality of Oost Gelre, situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands, on the German border, within a region in the province of Gelderland called the Achterhoek (literally: "back corner"). Groenlo was a municipality until 1 January 2005, when it merged with Lichtenvoorde. Until 19 May 2006 Groenlo was the official name of Oost Gelre. As of 1 January 2006 Groenlo, including its hamlet Zwolle, counted a population of 10,067. Groenlo is known locally and historically as Grolle, Groll or Grol.

Today, Groenlo is known primarily for its beer brewery Grolsch (literal meaning: "from Grol"), which was in business since 1615, but has been closed in 2004 when it moved to Boekelo. Grolsch produces many specialty beers (including beers for each season) and its beer is exported all over the world. Groenlo's military history is less well known today.

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 7141AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 13 April 2022.