Tilligte | |
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Village | |
Nickname(s): Waterpönskesdoarp (Water Bellies Village) | |
Coordinates: 52°24′18″N 6°57′5″E / 52.40500°N 6.95139°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Overijssel |
Municipality | Dinkelland |
Area | |
• Total | 10.12 km2 (3.91 sq mi) |
Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 770 |
• Density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Demonym | Tilligtenaren |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 7634[1] |
Dialing code | 0541 |
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.
It was first mentioned in 1295 as Tilgede, and means "place where young oaks grow".[3] In 1840, it was home to 463 people.[4]
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.