Heerlen
municipality in the Netherlands
Heerlen is a municipality in the Dutch province of Limburg. In 2023, 87.116 people lived there. it contains the fourth largest city in Limburg.
Heerlen
Heële | |
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Coordinates: 50°53′13.0″N 5°58′40.7″E / 50.886944°N 5.977972°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Limburg |
Government | |
• Mayor | Roel Wever |
Area | |
• Total | 44.94 km2 (17.35 sq mi) |
Population (January 1, 2001) | |
• Total | 95,149 |
• Density | 2,117/km2 (5,480/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Postal code(s) | 6400–6433 |
Area code(s) | 045 |
CIN | 0917 |
Website | Official website |
the municipality is divided into four different parts. Heerlen-Stad, Heerlerheide, Heerlerbaan and Hoensbroek.
The municipality contains the major landmark of Castle hoensbroek.