Deventer is a historic city and municipality in the eastern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of Overijssel along the IJssel River (primarily on the east bank, with a small portion on the west bank). It is one of the oldest cities in the country and has a long Hanseatic-era legacy. The area around Deventer is part of the Salland region, and the city serves as a regional cultural and historical hub with notable sites such as its ancient houses, churches, and the Athenaeum library. The municipality expanded in the past through mergers, including Bathmen in 2005, and today its population is in the range of around 100,000 residents. If you’re planning a visit, you might explore the Boekhandel en Museum De Librije area, the Dickens Festival (seasonal), the historic bergstraat, and the IJssel’s scenic river landscapes. For precise coordinates, Deventer sits near 52.25°N latitude and 6.15°E longitude.