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* [[Kelly Weekers]] (born 1989) [[Miss Nederland]] 2011 |
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* [[Fons Steuten]] (1938–1991), cyclist |
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* [[Gonnelien Rothenberger]] (born 1968), equestrian |
* [[Gonnelien Rothenberger]] (born 1968), equestrian |
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* [[Sjeng Schalken]] (born 1976), tennis player |
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* [[Pieter Custers]] (born 1984), archer |
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* [[Steef Nieuwendaal]] (born 1986), footballer |
* [[Steef Nieuwendaal]] (born 1986), footballer |
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==Sister cities== |
==Sister cities== |
Weert
Wieërt
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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, and 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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