Emmen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Drenthe in the northeastern part of the country. It lies near the border with Germany, about 50 km (31 miles) southeast of Groningen, with Coevorden to the south and Stadskanaal to the north.
Location Map of Emmen, Netherlands
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Where is Emmen Located?
Emmen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Drenthe in the northeastern part of the country. It lies near the border with Germany, about 50 km (31 miles) southeast of Groningen, with Coevorden to the south and Stadskanaal to the north.
The municipality covers an area of approximately 346.25 sq km (133.69 sq mi) and has a population of around 108,000 people based on recent estimates.
Emmen is known for its zoo and green surroundings, with key attractions including Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Rensenpark, Veenpark nearby, Bargerveen Nature Reserve, and the city center.
Emmen, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Emmen |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Region | Northern Netherlands |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~110,000 |
| Total Area | 346.25 sq km (133.69 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~320 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.7850掳 N, 6.8975掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 7800鈥�7899 |
| Area Code | +31 591 |
| Major Waterways | Canals and small streams |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Emmen railway station provides regional links |
| Famous For | Wildlands Adventure Zoo, green landscapes, industry |
| Top Attractions | Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Rensenpark, Veenpark (nearby) |
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Distance from Emmen to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Emmen to Amsterdam 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Emmen to Utrecht 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Emmen to Haarlem 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Emmen to The Hague 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Emmen to Rotterdam 鈥� 215 km (134 miles)
- Emmen to Leiden 鈥� 210 km (130 miles)
- Emmen to Delft 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)
- Emmen to Eindhoven 鈥� 180 km (112 miles)
- Emmen to Tilburg 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Emmen to Breda 鈥� 200 km (124 miles)
- Emmen to Groningen 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Emmen to Zwolle 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Emmen to Arnhem 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Emmen to Nijmegen 鈥� 165 km (103 miles)
- Emmen to Maastricht 鈥� 240 km (149 miles)
- Emmen to Almere 鈥� 150 km (93 miles)
- Emmen to Amersfoort 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Emmen to Apeldoorn 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Emmen to Enschede 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Emmen to Dordrecht 鈥� 220 km (137 miles)