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Belfeld

Coordinates: 51°19′N 6°7′E / 51.317°N 6.117°E / 51.317; 6.117
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51°19′N 6°7′E / 51.317°N 6.117°E / 51.317; 6.117

Belfeld
Flag of Belfeld
Coat of arms of Belfeld
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceLimburg
MunicipalityVenlo
Area
 • Total1,388 ha (3,430 acres)
Population
 (2006)
ca. 5.450
Major roadsA73
Former town hall
Sculpture at the roudabout

Belfeld (Limburgish: Belvend) is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Venlo, and lies about 8 km southwest of the city center of Venlo, between the river Meuse and the border with Germany.

In 2001, Belfeld had 4856 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.59 km², and contained 1937 residences.[1]

In 2001 Belfeld was merged into the municipality of Venlo.

References

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  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 "CBS - Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001". Archived from the original on 2006-03-19. Retrieved 2007-01-24.. Statistics are for the continuous built-up area.