Kampen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Overijssel in the northeastern part of the country. It lies along the IJssel River, about 15 km (9 miles) northwest of Zwolle, with Emmeloord to the north and Dronten to the west.
Location Map of Kampen, Netherlands
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Where is Kampen Located?
Kampen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Overijssel in the northeastern part of the country. It lies along the IJssel River, about 15 km (9 miles) northwest of Zwolle, with Emmeloord to the north and Dronten to the west.
The city covers an area of approximately 161.79 sq km (62.47 sq mi) and has a population of around 55,000 people based on recent estimates.
Kampen is known for its historic Hanseatic heritage, with key attractions including Bovenkerk, Kampen City Gates, Stedelijk Museum Kampen, IJssel Riverfront, Cellebroederspoort, and the old town streets.
Kampen, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Kampen |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Region | Eastern Netherlands |
| Established | 1236 (city rights) |
| Population | ~55,000 |
| Total Area | 161.79 sq km (62.47 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~340 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.5550掳 N, 5.9110掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 8260鈥�8267 |
| Area Code | +31 38 |
| Major Waterways | IJssel River |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Kampen railway station links to Zwolle |
| Famous For | Historic Hanseatic city, medieval architecture |
| Top Attractions | Nieuwe Toren, Bovenkerk, Kampen City Gates, IJssel waterfront |
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Distance from Kampen to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Kampen to Amsterdam 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Kampen to Utrecht 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Kampen to Haarlem 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Kampen to The Hague 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Kampen to Rotterdam 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Kampen to Leiden 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Kampen to Delft 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Kampen to Eindhoven 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Kampen to Tilburg 鈥� 130 km (81 miles)
- Kampen to Breda 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)
- Kampen to Groningen 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Kampen to Zwolle 鈥� 15 km (9 miles)
- Kampen to Arnhem 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Kampen to Nijmegen 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Kampen to Maastricht 鈥� 195 km (121 miles)
- Kampen to Almere 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Kampen to Amersfoort 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Kampen to Apeldoorn 鈥� 45 km (28 miles)
- Kampen to Enschede 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Kampen to Dordrecht 鈥� 125 km (78 miles)