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Hengelo, The Netherlands

Gelderland · The Netherlands

Hengelo is a small town in Gelderland, The Netherlands with a population of 4,510. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,510 Population 7,393/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$75,276 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$75,276 median income

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About Hengelo

Hengelo

Hengelo is a town in the eastern part of The Netherlands, province of Gelderland. The predominantly rural area it is situated in is known as the Achterhoek. Hengelo (Gelderland) is famous for various horse-related activities. Once a year a motorbike race takes place just outside the town on a streetcircuit.
It used to be a separate municipality and is now part of the municipality of Bronckhorst.

People

Population4,510
Density7,393/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,276

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population4,510
Population Density7,393 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates52.0508°, 6.3097°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceGelderland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,178 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.7 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$75,276

About Hengelo

Hengelo is a small town in The Netherlands (Gelderland) with a population of 4,510. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Hengelo is $75,276, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 361 business establishments.

Income: Hengelo vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$75,276
0% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)361

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Hengelo

Hengelo has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 731 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C / 37°F 0.5° / 5.5° 60.8
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F 0.9° / 6.8° 55.7
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 53.8
Apr 9.7°C / 49°F 4.8° / 14.6° 41.8
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.4° 52.2
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.4° 68.1
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.3° 66.1
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.8° 67.5
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.3° 69.1
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.2° / 14.5° 62.6
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.1° 63.7
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F 1.3° / 5.8° 70.0
Hengelo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density7,393/sq mi
Coordinates52.0508°N, 6.3097°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

382 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 106 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 130 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 123 km
May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 96 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 93 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 146 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 45 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 60 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 144 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 133 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 105 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 147 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 139 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 115 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 137 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 103 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 139 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 70 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 64 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Hengelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Hengelo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
O.B.S. Rozengaardsweide — — — —
Pierson School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Hengelo

60 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TranceBase.FM - AAC HD 256k (DE) electronic, techno AAC 256 kbps
Radio Gelderland 103.5, news MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Niederrhein (DE) local radio MP3 192 kbps
Deep Radio ambient, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio WMW (DE) adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
TranceBase.FM - AAC 96k (DE) electronic, progressive trance AAC 96 kbps
TranceBase.FM - AAC+ 40k (DE) electronic, progressive trance AAC 48 kbps
PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente oldies MP3 192 kbps
Welle Niederrhein (DE) — MP3 192 kbps
KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix oldies MP3 192 kbps
Radio Noordvaarder Reiki healing, new wave MP3 128 kbps
Hotradiohits Dab local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Zwartewater FM — MP3 128 kbps
Vibe Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Koekstad Radio local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Deventer Radio 00s, 10s AAC+ 88 kbps
Radio Apeldoorn (high bandwidth) local music, local news MP3 192 kbps
das total erlebnis — AAC 256 kbps
Leuk FM local news, local radio MP3
1Achterhoek — MP3
Intercity Radio hits, various music MP3 320 kbps
Delta Radio Nijmegen (Works in Home Assistant) 60's, 70's MP3 256 kbps
Quest Radio dutch music, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Delta Radio Nijmegen — MP3 256 kbps
TranceBase.FM (DE) tb, trancebase MP3 192 kbps
Radio K.W. (DE) local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE dance, dutch MP3 320 kbps
Nicky FM 80s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
Radio Hermax goldies, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Loeradio local radio OGG 128 kbps
Roundandsound Radio — MP3 320 kbps
RTV794 classical MP3
GL8 Media pop AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio 794 local radio MP3 320 kbps
Unique Gold — MP3 192 kbps
Hitradio 038 00's, 2020s MP3 320 kbps
Radio074 local music, music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Exclusief 2000s, classic hits 80's 90's MP3 320 kbps
Radio Regenboog alternative, dutch MP3 192 kbps
Radio de Twentseboys nederlands, nederlandstalig MP3 128 kbps
Maasland Radio limburg MP3 192 kbps
Aladna FM — MP3 320 kbps
Radioachterhoek.nl — MP3 320 kbps
RTV Slingeland local radio UNKNOWN 131 kbps
RTV Connect — MP3 320 kbps
radiooptimaalfm pop music MP3 192 kbps
Rondiamusic country music, duits MP3 320 kbps
Donderschoer Radio (2nd server) 24/7, local news MP3 320 kbps
Donderschoer Radio 24/7, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Optimaal fm pop music MP3 192 kbps
A-Z 70s (DE) 70s MP3 128 kbps
SuperMixFM various music MP3 320 kbps
A-Z 60s (DE) — MP3 128 kbps
RTV Connect Radio local news, local radio MP3
Radio Twentestad — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Apeldoorn local music, local news MP3 128 kbps
Samen1 local MP3 192 kbps
SAMEN 1 local news, local radio MP3
Samen1 radio local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Koekstad Radio Deventer local radio, pop music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hengelo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Hofshuus
Boer Kip
Boerderij de Gildekaot
Boerderijmuseum De Pothaar
Bolwerksmolen
Brandweer- en Stormrampmuseum
Broer een leven lang boer
Charles Dickens Kabinet
De Kribbe
De Librije
de Moezeköttel
De Panoven
De Rosmolen
De Schelp van Doesburg
Drawing Center Diepenheim
DRU cultuurfabriek
Erve Brooks Niehof
Erve Tichelwaark
Etty Hillesum Centrum
Eungs Schöppe
FORUM ARENACUM
Fotografica Museum
Gazelle Vertelt
Geert Groote Huis
Graftrommelmuseum
Grenslandmuseum
Haardplatenmuseum
Heiligenbeeldenmuseum
ICER
Int. Theepottenmuseum
Klompenmakershuus
Kristalmuseum
Kunstenlab
Kunstvereniging Diepenheim
Lalique Museum
Lebbenbrugge
Liemers Museum
MAG Museum
Manni's kleines Museum
Min40Celsius
Mosterdmuseum / Mosterdfabriek
Motormuseum
Museum & Museumtuin 't Olde Ras
Museum AFS
Museum De Maurits 1940-1945
Museum De Waag
Museum EICAS
Museum Forum Arenacum
Museum für Kaffeetechnik
Museum Henriette Polak
Museum MORE
Museum MORE
Museum Opdat wij niet vergeten 1939-1945
Museum Smedekinck
Museum Smedekinck
Museum voor Achterhoekse Schilderskunst
Natuurmuseum Holterberg
Opel GT Factory
Openbaar vervoer & speelgoed museum
Oudheidkamer Hoolt'n
Plakatmuseum am Niederrhein PAN
Rheinmuseum
Rijssens Leemspoor
Rijssens Leemspoor
Staal
Stadsmuseum Doetinchem
Stedelijk Museum Zutphen
Streekmuseum De Roode Tooren
Touwslagerij Steenbergen
Toy Museum
Tramstation Gorssel
Wasserburg Anholt

Libraries in Hengelo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Afhaalpunt Terwolde0.0
Afhaalpunt Voorst0.0
Athenaeumbibliotheek Deventer0.0
Bibliotheek 's-Heerenberg0.0
Bibliotheek Borculo0.0
Bibliotheek De Liemers0.0
Bibliotheek Didam0.0
Bibliotheek Diepenheim0.0
Bibliotheek Dinxperlo0.0
Bibliotheek Doesburg0.0
Bibliotheek Doetinchem0.0
Bibliotheek Gendringen0.0
Bibliotheek Giesbeek0.0
Bibliotheek Hengelo0.0
Bibliotheek Holten0.0
Bibliotheek Keizerslanden0.0
Bibliotheek Ruurlo0.0
Bibliotheek Terborg0.0
Bibliotheek Ulft0.0
Bibliotheek Varsseveld0.0
Bibliotheek Vorden0.0
Bibliotheek Wehl0.0
Bibliotheek Zelhem0.0
Bibliotheek Zevenaar0.0
Christelijke Bibliotheek Lintelo0.0
de Bibliotheek Brummen0.0
de Bibliotheek Deventer0.0
de Bibliotheek Eerbeek0.0
de Bibliotheek en Wijkwinkel Colmschate0.0
de Bibliotheek Gorssel0.0
de Bibliotheek Lochem0.0
de Bibliotheek Twello0.0
de Bibliotheek Warnsveld0.0
de Bibliotheek Zutphen0.0
de Buurtbieb Almen0.0
de Buurtbieb Barchem0.0
de Buurtbieb Eefde0.0
de Buurtbieb Epse0.0
de Buurtbieb Harfsen0.0
De Zoomerij0.0
Kath. Bücherei St. Bartholomäus0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Servicepunt Steenderen0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Emmerich am Rhein0.0
Stadtbücherei Werth0.0
Suderwick0.0

Farmers Markets in Hengelo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brink
Markthal
Oude Mosterdfabriek
Vrijdagochtend Markt
Warenmarkt
Weekmarkt
Weekmarkt Bathmen
Zutphense markt

Hotels in Hengelo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Leemreis

Restaurants in Hengelo

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Muur
De Egelantier
De Zellerij
Jansen & Jansen
Pipa
Trattoria Municipio

Cafes in Hengelo

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helderboom's Theehuis
Rustpunt Shop Melange

Castles in Hengelo

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huis 't Zelle
Kasteel Het Regelink

Dentists in Hengelo

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Donker Borghouts Tandartsenpraktijk
Tandartsenpraktijk Van der Torre

Veterinaries in Hengelo

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Graafschap Dierenartsen Locatie Hengelo
NL #2740183223

Gas Stations in Hengelo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Kuster Energy
TinQ

Gyms in Hengelo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NL #2633556584

Breweries in Hengelo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Achterhoeks Genot
Bronckhorster Brewing Company
Brouwerij Wijgman

Stadiums & Teams in Hengelo

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hengelo

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
De Schans 0.0 — — $0 — — —
IJsvereniging Laag Soeren 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Hengelo

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Weeze (Niederrhein) AirportNRNLarge Airport
Deelen Air Base—Medium Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Volkel Air BaseUDEMedium Airport
Borken-Hoxfeld Airfield—Small Airport
De Voorst Glidersite—Small Airport
Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield—Small Airport
Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield—Small Airport
Emmerich Airfield—Small Airport
Essen-Mülheim AirportESSSmall Airport
Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Goch-Asperden Airfield—Small Airport
Grefrath-Niershorst Airfield—Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield—Small Airport
Kamp-Lintfort Airfield—Small Airport
Kerken Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Krefeld-Egelsberg Airfield—Small Airport
Malden Glider Airfield—Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center—Small Airport
Salland Glider Field—Small Airport
Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield—Small Airport
Terlet Glidersite—Small Airport
Teuge Airport—Small Airport
Venlo Glidersite—Small Airport
Wesel-Römerwardt Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Hengelo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Intermezzo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hengelo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
De vrijzinnige geloofsgemeenschap
Remigiuskerk
Sint Willibrorduskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital Amsterdam
Population 17,231,017
Area 41,526 km²
GDP (USD) $1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita $63,516
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 97.0%
Urban population 95.3%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +31
TLD .nl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27 King's Day Koningsdag
May 5 Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
May 14 Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
May 24 Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25 Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hengelo

What is the population of Hengelo?

Hengelo has a population of 4,510 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 7,393 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

Is Hengelo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $75,276, 0% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Hengelo?

Hengelo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hengelo?

There are 361 business establishments in the area.

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