Overpelt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Overpelt
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Town
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Neerpelt - Sint-Niklaas church
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 Overpelt
Location in Belgium
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| Country |  Belgium |
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| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Arrondissement | Maaseik | ||
| Municipality | Pelt | ||
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| • Total | 9.95 km2 (3.84 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 15,918 | ||
| • Density | 1,599.8/km2 (4,143.5/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET | ||
| Postal code |
3900
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| Dialing code | 011 | ||
| Website | www.overpelt.be | ||
Overpelt (which means Upper Pelt) is a town in Belgium. It is located in the Limburg province. Until 2019, Overpelt was its own separate municipality. A municipality is like a local government area.
In 2018, about 15,478 people lived in the municipality of Overpelt.
Parts of Overpelt
The former municipality of Overpelt was made up of a few different areas. These areas are:
- the main town centre
- Holheide
- Overpelt-Fabriek
- Lindelhoeven
Healthcare in Overpelt
Overpelt has several important healthcare facilities. These places help people who are sick or need special care.
Hospitals and Clinics
In 2005, a new hospital called St. Mary opened. It was created by combining two older hospitals from nearby towns, Lommel and Neerpelt.
There is also a special clinic called the MS-clinic. This clinic helps people who have multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. Another important place is Sainte-Ode, which is a center for people with disabilities.
Becoming Pelt
On January 1, 2019, something big happened for Overpelt. It joined together with the nearby municipality of Neerpelt. They merged to form a brand new municipality called Pelt. This means Overpelt is now part of the larger area of Pelt.
See also
In Spanish: Overpelt para niños
