Peel en Maas
Pieël en Maas
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Location in Limburg
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| Coordinates: 51°20′N 5°59′E / 51.333°N 5.983°E / 51.333; 5.983 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Established | 1 January 2010[1] |
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| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Wilma Delissen-van Tongerlo (VVD) |
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| • Total | 161.35 km2 (62.30 sq mi) |
| • Land | 159.37 km2 (61.53 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population
(January 2021)[5]
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| • Total | 43,660 |
| • Density | 274/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode |
5768, 5980–5995
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| Area code | 077 |
| Website | www |
Peel en Maas (Dutch pronunciation: [peːl ɛn ˈmaːs]; Limburgish: Pieël en Maas) has been a new municipality in the southeastern Netherlands since 1 January 2010. It is situated in the province of Limburg. The municipality is formed by the towns of Panningen, Helden, Kessel, Kessel-Eik, Maasbree, Baarlo, Beringe, Egchel, Grashoek, Koningslust, and Meijel.[6] It has a population of more than 40,000 people from various backgrounds. The municipality has several facilities such as a high school, public library, swimming pool, and a well-connected public bus transport system.
Each town has its own characteristics. The municipality's official slogan is: "beleef de ruimte!" (experience the space!).
The towns are situated in the Dutch provinceofLimburg. This province was part of the southern Catholic parts of the Low Lands. Through history, the towns have been under Belgian, German, and eventually Dutch rule. Each town has a strong local identity and there is a healthy rivalry during the annual carnival festivities.
The municipality has several noteworthy places to visit.
Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Peel en Maas, June 2015
Places adjacent to Peel en Maas
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