Weert (Dutch: [ʋeːrt] ⓘ; Limburgish: Wieërt [wiəʀt]) is a municipality and city in the southeastern Netherlands located in the western part of the provinceofLimburg. It lies on the Eindhoven–Maastricht railway line, the A2 motorway and it is also astride the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal.
Weert
Wieërt
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Saint Martin church in Weert
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Location in Limburg
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  Weert
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| Coordinates: 51°15′N 5°42′E / 51.250°N 5.700°E / 51.250; 5.700 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Raymond Vlecken (CDA) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 105.54 km2 (40.75 sq mi) |
| • Land | 104.32 km2 (40.28 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.22 km2 (0.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population
(January 2021)[4]
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| • Total | 50,011 |
| • Density | 479/km2 (1,240/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Weertenaar, Weerter |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode |
6000–6006, 6039
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| Area code | 0495 |
| Website | www |
Weert received city rights in 1414.
Weert is known for its indoor shopping centre called "De Munt," one of the largest in the south of the Netherlands. The inner city has many squares with cosy restaurants and terraces. Many well-known shopping brands are located in the city of Weert.
Furthermore, Weert is known for its large indoor and outdoor swimming complex known as "De IJzerenman," which includes slides, 5 swimming pools, and a lake.
Railway station: Weert
Weert is twinned with the following cities:
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