Zutphen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the eastern part of the country. It lies along the IJssel River, about 30 km (19 miles) northeast of Arnhem, with Deventer to the north and Apeldoorn to the west.
Location Map of Zutphen, Netherlands
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Where is Zutphen Located?
Zutphen is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Gelderland in the eastern part of the country. It lies along the IJssel River, about 30 km (19 miles) northeast of Arnhem, with Deventer to the north and Apeldoorn to the west.
The city covers an area of approximately 42.75 sq km (16.50 sq mi) and has a population of around 48,000 people based on recent estimates.
Zutphen is known for its historic buildings and riverside setting, with key attractions including Walburgiskerk, Zutphen City Walls, Drogenapstoren, Stedelijk Museum Zutphen, IJssel Riverfront, and the old town streets.
Zutphen, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Zutphen |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Region | Eastern Netherlands |
| Established | 1190 (city rights) |
| Population | ~48,000 |
| Total Area | 42.76 sq km (16.51 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,120 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.1400° N, 6.2000° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 7200–7232 |
| Area Code | +31 575 |
| Major Waterways | IJssel River, Berkel River |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and road; Zutphen railway station links to Arnhem, Deventer, and Winterswijk |
| Famous For | Historic Hanseatic city, medieval architecture |
| Top Attractions | Walburgis Church, Zutphen City Walls, Librije Library, Berkelpoort Gate |
| Official Website |
Distance from Zutphen to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Zutphen to Amsterdam – 115 km (71 miles)
- Zutphen to Utrecht – 80 km (50 miles)
- Zutphen to Haarlem – 125 km (78 miles)
- Zutphen to The Hague – 135 km (84 miles)
- Zutphen to Rotterdam – 130 km (81 miles)
- Zutphen to Leiden – 130 km (81 miles)
- Zutphen to Delft – 135 km (84 miles)
- Zutphen to Eindhoven – 105 km (65 miles)
- Zutphen to Tilburg – 110 km (68 miles)
- Zutphen to Breda – 120 km (75 miles)
- Zutphen to Groningen – 160 km (99 miles)
- Zutphen to Zwolle – 45 km (28 miles)
- Zutphen to Arnhem – 30 km (19 miles)
- Zutphen to Nijmegen – 55 km (34 miles)
- Zutphen to Maastricht – 165 km (103 miles)
- Zutphen to Almere – 95 km (59 miles)
- Zutphen to Amersfoort – 65 km (40 miles)
- Zutphen to Apeldoorn – 25 km (16 miles)
- Zutphen to Enschede – 75 km (47 miles)
- Zutphen to Dordrecht – 135 km (84 miles)
