Markelo (Dutch pronunciation: [mɑrkəlo]; Dutch Low Saxon: Maarkel) is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Hof van Twente, about 20 km (12 mi) west of Hengelo and 20 km (12 mi) south-west of Almelo. Markelo was a separate municipality between 1818 and 2001, when it became a part of Hof van Twente.