Hengelo

Twickel CastleTwickel Castle, near Hengelo, Neth.

Hengelo, gemeente (municipality), eastern Netherlands, on the Twente Canal. Formerly a small agricultural village, it shared in the rapid industrial growth of the Twente district. It has textile, metallurgical, and electrical engineering industries; salt production is also important.

Hengelo is a rail junction and has a state agricultural school and cattle market. Badly damaged in World War II, the town has been rebuilt. Twickel Castle (1347) is 3 miles (5 km) west. Pop. (2007 est.) 81,429.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Hengelo
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 10 February 2012
Access Date: March 30, 2025