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
View of Heerlen
View of Heerlen
Flag of Heerlen
Official seal of Heerlen
Heerlen is located in Netherlands
Heerlen
Heerlen
Coordinates: 50°53′13.0″N 5°58′40.7″E / 50.886944°N 5.977972°E / 50.886944; 5.977972
Country Netherlands
Province Limburg
Government
 • MayorRoel Wever
Area
 • Total44.94 km2 (17.35 sq mi)
Population
 (January 1, 2001)
 • Total95,149
 • Density2,117/km2 (5,480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Postal code(s)
6400–6433
Area code(s)045
CIN0917
WebsiteOfficial website

the municipality is divided into four different parts. Heerlen-Stad, Heerlerheide, Heerlerbaan and Hoensbroek.

The municipality contains the major landmark of Castle hoensbroek.