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'''Weert''' ({{IPA-nl|ʋeːrt|lang|169 Weert.ogg}}; {{lang-li|Wieërt}} {{IPA-li|wiəʀt|}}) is a [[Municipalities of the Netherlands|municipality]] and [[city]] in the southeastern [[Netherlands]] located in the western part of the [[Provinces of the Netherlands|province]] of [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]]. It lies on the [[Eindhoven]]–[[Maastricht]] railway line, and is also astride the [[Zuid-Willemsvaart]] canal. |
'''Weert''' ({{IPA-nl|ʋeːrt|lang|169 Weert.ogg}}; {{lang-li|Wieërt}} {{IPA-li|wiəʀt|}}) is a [[Municipalities of the Netherlands|municipality]] and [[city]] in the southeastern [[Netherlands]] located in the western part of the [[Provinces of the Netherlands|province]] of [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]]. It lies on the [[Eindhoven]]–[[Maastricht]] railway line, the [[A2 motorway (Netherlands)|A2 motorway]] andit is also astride the [[Zuid-Willemsvaart]] canal. |
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== Population centres == |
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** Laarveld (neighbourhood) |
** Laarveld (neighbourhood) |
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** Moesel (neighbourhood) |
** Moesel (neighbourhood) |
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** Graswinkel (neighbourhood) |
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** Keent (neighbourhood) |
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* [[Altweerterheide]] (village) |
* [[Altweerterheide]] (village) |
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* Tungelroy (village) |
* Tungelroy (village) |
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== The city of Weert == |
== The city of Weert == |
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Weert received [[City rights in the Netherlands|city rights]] in 1414. |
Weert received [[City rights in the Netherlands|city rights]] in 1414. |
Weert
Wieërt
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Saint Martin church in Weert
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Location in Limburg
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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 (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 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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