Zutphen
Zutphen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzʏtfə(n)] ⓘ) is a city and municipality located in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. It lies some 30 km northeast of Arnhem, on the eastern bank of the river IJssel at the point where it is joined by the Berkel. First mentioned in the 11th century, the place-name appears to mean "south fen" (zuid-veen in modern Dutch). In 2005, the municipality of Zutphen was merged with the municipality of Warnsveld, retaining its name. In 2021, the municipality had a population of 48,111.
Zutphen | |
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City and municipality | |
St Walpurga's Church in Zutphen | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in Gelderland | |
Zutphen Location within the Netherlands Zutphen Location within Europe | |
| Coordinates: 52°08′24″N 06°11′42″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Annemieke Vermeulen (VVD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.93 km2 (16.58 sq mi) |
| • Land | 40.95 km2 (15.81 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (January 2021) | |
| • Total | 48,111 |
| • Density | 1,175/km2 (3,040/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Zutphenaar |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode | 7200–7207, 7230–7232 |
| Area code | 0575 |
| Website | www |
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