Bekveld
Hamlet in Gelderland, Netherlands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bekveld (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛk.vɛlt]) is a hamlet located in the Dutch municipality of Bronckhorst in Gelderland. It is located between Hengelo, Keijenborg [nl] and Toldijk [nl]. Before the municipal reorganization in 2005, Bekveld belonged to the municipality of Hengelo.
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Bekveld | |
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Coordinates: 52°3′N 6°18′E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Gelderland |
Municipality | Bronckhorst |
Village | Hengelo |
Elevation | 13.8 m (45.3 ft) |
Population (2023)[2] | |
• Total | c. 350 (together with Gooi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postcode | 7255 |
Area code | 0313 |
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In 2010, the hamlets of Gooi [nl] and Bekveld together had 135 houses and 360 inhabitants.[3] This population was still 350 in 2023.[2]
The Bekveld Tug of War Association (TTV Bekveld) has existed since 1968. The club was, among other things, Dutch youth tug-of-war champion (1970) and third at the world championships (1985).[4]