Roerdalen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roerdalen
Roerdale
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![]() Church in Melick
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![]() Location in Limburg
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Country | Netherlands | ||
Province | Limburg | ||
Established | 1 January 1991 | ||
Government | |||
• Body | Municipal council | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 88.70 km2 (34.25 sq mi) | ||
• Land | 88.15 km2 (34.03 sq mi) | ||
• Water | 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | ||
Population
(May 2014)
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• Total | 20,774 | ||
• Density | 236/km2 (610/sq mi) | ||
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Postcode |
6060–6065, 6074–6077
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Area code | 0475 |
Roerdalen (pronounced roor-DAH-len) is a municipality, which is like a local government area, in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. It's located in the province of Limburg. As of May 2014 , about 20774 people live there. Roerdalen even shares a border with Germany!
This area got its current name, Roerdalen, in 1993. Before that, it was known as the municipality of Melick en Herkenbosch.
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Towns and Villages in Roerdalen
Roerdalen is made up of several smaller towns and villages. Each one has its own unique charm and history. These are the main places you'll find within the municipality:
- Herkenbosch
- Melick
- Montfort
- Posterholt
- Reutje
- Sint Odiliënberg
- Vlodrop
Roerdalen's Landscape
The area of Roerdalen has a varied landscape. It includes parts of the Roer river valley, which is where the name "Roerdalen" comes from. "Dal" means valley in Dutch.
Famous People from Roerdalen
Many interesting people have come from the towns and villages within Roerdalen. Here are a few of them:
- Hubert Biermans (1864 in Herkenbosch - 1953): He was a successful businessman from both the Netherlands and Canada.
- Connie Palmen (born 1955 in Sint Odiliënberg): She is a well-known Dutch author who writes books.
- Geert Chatrou (born 1969 in Sint Odiliënberg): He is famous for being a professional whistler!
- Jos Verstappen (born 1972 in Montfort): He was a Dutch racing driver, known for competing in Formula One.
- Joeri Verlinden (born 1988 in Melick): He is a Dutch swimmer who even competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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See also
In Spanish: Roerdalen para niños