Epe, Netherlands

Epe (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈeːpə] ^ⓘ) is a municipality and a town in the eastern Netherlands.

CountryNetherlands

Elevation

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13 m (43 ft)

Demonym(s)Epenaar, Eper

Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)

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Epe
Municipality
Cannenburgh Castle
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Gelderland
Coordinates: 52°21′N 5°59′E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Government [1]
• Body	Municipal council
• Mayor	Hans van der Hoeve (VVD)
Area [2]
• Total	157.37 km2 (60.76 sq mi)
• Land	156.07 km2 (60.26 sq mi)
• Water	1.30 km2 (0.50 sq mi)
Elevation [3]	13 m (43 ft)
Population  (January 2021)[4]
• Total	33,198
• Density	213/km2 (550/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Epenaar, Eper
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode	8160–8172
Area code	0578
Website	www.epe.nl

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The municipality has a population of 32,191 Epenezen (2015, source: CBS), and the town itself has a population of 15,552. The town hall stands in Epe, which is situated about 16 km (9.9 mi) north of Apeldoorn and 21 km (13 mi) south of Zwolle.

Another important town within the municipality is Vaassen (12,739 inhabitants), halfway between Epe and Apeldoorn. It has an interesting castle called 'Kasteel De Cannenburgh', which is open to visitors (guided tour compulsory). Epe, Vaassen and also the village of Oene each have a medieval church. Other population centres of interest are Emst, Gortel, Tongeren, Wissel and Zuuk.