Assen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Drenthe in the northeastern part of the country. It lies about 30 km (19 miles) south of Groningen, with Emmen to the southeast and Hoogeveen to the southwest.
Location Map of Assen, Netherlands
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Where is Assen Located?
Assen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Drenthe in the northeastern part of the country. It lies about 30 km (19 miles) south of Groningen, with Emmen to the southeast and Hoogeveen to the southwest.
The city covers an area of approximately 83.48 sq km (32.23 sq mi) and has a population of around 70,000 people based on recent estimates.
Assen is known for motorsports and history, with key attractions including TT Circuit Assen, Drents Museum, Asserbos, Gouverneurstuin, Baggelhuizerplas, and the city center.
Assen, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Assen |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Region | Northern Netherlands |
| Established | 1809 (city rights) |
| Population | ~70,000 |
| Total Area | 83.46 sq km (32.22 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~840 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.9928掳 N, 6.5625掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 9400鈥�9409 |
| Area Code | +31 592 |
| Major Waterways | Drentsche Hoofdvaart canal |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Assen railway station provides regional links |
| Famous For | TT Circuit Assen, motorsport events, green surroundings |
| Top Attractions | TT Circuit Assen, Drents Museum, Asserbos, TT Week Festival |
| Official Website |
Distance from Assen to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Assen to Amsterdam 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Assen to Utrecht 鈥� 160 km (99 miles)
- Assen to Haarlem 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Assen to The Hague 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Assen to Rotterdam 鈥� 205 km (127 miles)
- Assen to Leiden 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Assen to Delft 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Assen to Eindhoven 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Assen to Tilburg 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Assen to Breda 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Assen to Groningen 鈥� 30 km (19 miles)
- Assen to Zwolle 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Assen to Arnhem 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Assen to Nijmegen 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Assen to Maastricht 鈥� 240 km (149 miles)
- Assen to Almere 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Assen to Amersfoort 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Assen to Apeldoorn 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Assen to Enschede 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Assen to Dordrecht 鈥� 215 km (134 miles)