Ossenzijl

Ossenzijl
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Ossenzijl
Location in the Netherlands
Ossenzijl
Ossenzijl (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°48′30″N 5°55′02″E / 52.8084°N 5.9173°E / 52.8084; 5.9173
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceOverijssel
MunicipalitySteenwijkerland
Area
  Total
15.67 km2 (6.05 sq mi)
Elevation
−0.4 m (−1.3 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
565
  Density36/km2 (93/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8376
Dialing code0561

Ossenzijl (Dutch Low Saxon: Ossenziel) is a village in the municipality Steenwijkerland of the Dutch province of Overijssel. It started as a sluice owned by the Osse family. It is an entry point to the Weerribben-Wieden National Park.