Echt-Susteren facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Echt-Susteren
Ech-Zöstere
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Church in Nieuwstadt
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Location in Limburg
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 Echt-Susteren
Location in Netherlands
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Established | 1 January 2003 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 104.53 km2 (40.36 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 103.11 km2 (39.81 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.42 km2 (0.55 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 31,975 | ||
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
6100–6118
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| Area code | 046, 0475 | ||
Echt-Susteren is a special kind of local government area called a municipality in the southeastern Netherlands. It was formed in 2003 when two older municipalities, Echt and Susteren, joined together.
This area is part of a larger region that connects different countries. To the west, Echt-Susteren borders Belgium, and to the east, it borders Germany. At its narrowest point, the municipality is only about 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) wide. This means you could walk from Germany to Belgium, passing through the Netherlands, in less than an hour! Echt-Susteren is also known as the "green waist of Limburg" because it has many natural, green spaces.
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Exploring Echt-Susteren's Villages
Echt-Susteren is made up of many smaller villages and towns. These include Aasterberg, Baakhoven, Berkelaar, Dieteren, Echt, Echterbosch, Gebroek, Heide, Hingen, Illikhoven, Kokkelert, Koningsbosch, Maria-Hoop, Nieuwstadt, Oevereind, Ophoven, Oud-Roosteren, Pey, Pepinusbrug, Roosteren, Schilberg, Sint Joost, Slek, Susteren, and Visserweert.
Echt
Echt used to be its own municipality. It was given special "city rights" in 1343. This meant it had certain freedoms and rules, like being able to hold markets.
Susteren
Susteren was also a separate municipality before joining with Echt. It received its city rights even earlier, in 1276.
Maria-Hoop
Maria-Hoop is a small village. It is close to the smaller areas of Echterbosch and Putbroek, and the village of Koningsbosch. The village was first called Diergaarde. In 1953, its name was changed to Maria-Hoop. This new name came from the local church, which was called Moeder der H. Hoop.
Roosteren
The village of Roosteren has about 1,600 people, including those in Kokkelert and Oevereind. Its name comes from a mix of "Rode Beek" (Red Brook) and "Suestra" (Susteren). Roosteren has two old castles, Castle Ter Boch and Castle Eyckholt. It also has several old manor houses.
The village is located between the Meuse River and the Juliana Canal. A small part of the village, called Oud Roosteren (Old Roosteren), is separated by the canal. The main church is in Roosteren, but the cemetery is near where the old church used to be in Oud Roosteren.
Looking at the Map
This map shows the different landscapes and features of Echt-Susteren. You can see the rivers, canals, and how the land is shaped.
Famous People from Echt-Susteren
Many interesting people have connections to Echt-Susteren.
- Edith Stein (1891–1942) was a German philosopher. She became a Catholic nun and is now honored as a saint. She lived in Echt for some time.
- Emeri Johannes van Donzel (1925 in Nieuwstadt − 2017) was a historian. He studied the Middle East, especially Ethiopia.
- Frans Wackers (born 1939 in Echt) is a medical doctor and scientist. He researched how to use nuclear medicine to study the heart.
- Ria Oomen-Ruijten (born 1950 in St Joost) is a politician.
- Ien Lucas (born 1955 in Echt) is an artist. She creates abstract paintings on canvas or wood.
- Adrian van Hooydonk (born 1964 in Echt) is a car designer. He is the Design Director for the BMW Group.
- Roland van Vliet (born 1969 in Susteren) is an independent politician.
- Laurence Stassen (born 1971 in Sittard) is also an independent politician. She used to be a TV presenter.
Sports Stars
Echt-Susteren has also produced several athletes.
- Martin van der Borgh (1934 in Koningsbosch – 2018) was a racing cyclist.
- Jan Schröder (1941 in Koningsbosch – 2007) was a professional road and track cyclist.
- Sef Vergoossen (born 1947 in Echt) is a former football manager.
- Demi Schuurs (born 1993 in Nieuwstadt) is a professional tennis player.
- Perr Schuurs (born 1999 in Nieuwstadt) is a professional football player.
Gallery
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Roosteren, church seen from the street.
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A roadside cross in Maria-Hoop.
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The church in Nieuwstadt.
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See also
In Spanish: Echt-Susteren para niños
