Schinnen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schinnen
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Village and former municipality
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Church in Sweikhuizen
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 Schinnen
Location in Netherlands
Schinnen
Location in Limburg, Netherlands
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Municipality | Beekdaelen | ||
| Merged | 2019 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | ||
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 1,545 | ||
| • Density | 654.7/km2 (1,696/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
6365
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| Area code | 046 | ||
Schinnen is a village in the Limburg province of the Netherlands. It used to be a separate municipality. In 2019, Schinnen joined with two other places, Nuth and Onderbanken. Together, they formed a new municipality called Beekdaelen.
Schinnen was once home to a US Army base. This base supported American personnel working at a nearby military headquarters. Schinnen is also famous for the Alfa Brewery. This brewery is special because it uses water from an officially certified underground spring. It is the only one in the Netherlands to do so!
Exploring Schinnen and Its Neighbors
Schinnen is part of a larger area with several other villages. These villages were once part of the Schinnen municipality. They each have their own unique charm and history.
- Amstenrade
- Doenrade
- Oirsbeek
- Puth
- Schinnen
- Sweikhuizen
Famous People from Schinnen
Many interesting people have come from Schinnen. They have made a name for themselves in different fields. Here are a few notable individuals:
- Hans Erkens (born 1952), a footballer who played for AFC Ajax.
- Frans Körver (born 1937), another talented footballer.
- Henk van der Linden (1925–2021), a well-known film director.
- G. M. Nijssen (born 1938), a computer scientist.
- Henri Ritzen (1892–1976), a painter.
- Theo Rutten (1899–1980), a politician who also served as a minister.
- Julie Zwarthoed (born 1994), an ice hockey player.
Images for kids
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A topographic map showing the former municipality of Schinnen in June 2015.
