Peel en Maas
Peel en Maas (Dutch pronunciation: [peːl ɛn ˈmaːs]; Limburgish: Pieël en Maas) has been a new municipality in the southeastern Netherlands since 1 January 2010. It is situated in the province of Limburg. The municipality is formed by the towns of Panningen, Helden, Kessel, Kessel-Eik, Maasbree, Baarlo, Beringe, Egchel, Grashoek, Koningslust, and Meijel. It has a population of more than 40.000 people from various backgrounds. The municipality has several facilities such as a high school, public library, swimming pool, and a well connected public bus transport system.
Peel en Maas
Pieël en Maas | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in Limburg | |
| Coordinates: 51°20′N 5°59′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Established | 1 January 2010 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Wilma Delissen-van Tongerlo (VVD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 161.35 km2 (62.30 sq mi) |
| • Land | 159.37 km2 (61.53 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (January 2021) | |
| • Total | 43,660 |
| • Density | 274/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode | 5768, 5980–5995 |
| Area code | 077 |
| Website | www |
Each town has its own characteristics. The municipality's official slogan is: "beleef de ruimte!" (experience the space!).
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