Meerssen

Meerssen (Dutch: [ˈmeːrsə(n)] ; Limburgish: Meersje [ˈmeːʀʃə]) is a town and a municipality in southeastern Netherlands.

Meerssen
Meersje (Limburgish)
Municipality and town
Geulle Castle
Location in Limburg
Coordinates: 50°53′N 5°45′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceLimburg
Government
  BodyMunicipal council
  MayorMirjam Clermonts-Aretz (VVD)
Area
  Total27.70 km2 (10.70 sq mi)
  Land26.96 km2 (10.41 sq mi)
  Water0.74 km2 (0.29 sq mi)
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)
  Total18,661
  Density692/km2 (1,790/sq mi)
DemonymMeerssenaar
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
6230–6243
Area code043
Websitewww.meerssen.nl
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