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Kampen is a historic town located in the Netherlands, situated in the province of Overijssel. The town is notable for its well-preserved medieval architecture and its strategic position along the IJssel River, which made it an important commercial center in Dutch history.
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- Locality
- Kampen
- Region
- Overijssel
- Country
- Nederland
- Population
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Kampen ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɑmpə(n)] ) is a city and municipality in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. A member of the former Hanseatic League, it is located at the lower reaches of the river IJssel.
The municipality of Kampen had a population of 54,474 in 2021 and covers an area of 161.79 square kilometres (62.47 square miles). Kampen is located in the North West of Overijssel and is the largest city in this region. The city of Kampen itself has around 37,000 inhabitants.