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A few facts about Deventer

  • With about 97,000 inhabitants, Deventer is one of the 50 largest places in the Netherlands.
  • It's part of Overijssel.
  • It's about 121 km to Rotterdam, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Utrecht, about 73 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Apeldoorn (14 km), Zwolle (29 km) and Arnhem (35 km).

Where to meet in Deventer

Deventer is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Apeldoorn is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Deventer

How far around Deventer can I search?

Within 50 km of Deventer there are 94 towns and cities — Arnhem, Apeldoorn and Zwolle among them — with more than 2.2 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Deventer free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Deventer and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Deventer real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Deventer?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the Netherlands or abroad.

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