Simpelveld facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Simpelveld
Zumpelveld
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Skyline of Simpelveld
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Location in Limburg
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Limburg | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 16.02 km2 (6.19 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 16.02 km2 (6.19 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 km2 (0 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 10,881 | ||
| • Density | 679/km2 (1,760/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Simpelvelter | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
6350–6353, 6369
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| Area code | 045 | ||
Simpelveld is a small and charming place in the southeastern Netherlands. It is both a municipality (like a local government area) and a town. Simpelveld is part of a group of towns called Parkstad Limburg.
This area is known as the Mergelland. This name comes from the soft, chalky rock (called mergel) found here. The region has many beautiful hills, making it a popular spot for tourists. A famous route for visitors, the Mergellandroute, even passes right through Simpelveld.
Simpelveld has 28 special buildings called national monuments. These are important historical sites, like the Oude Molen (Old Mill) and the Saint Remigius Church. The town also has a cool heritage railway station. This is the home base for the South Limburg Railway Company. They run old steam trains! Sometimes, in October, you can even experience a "Day Out with Thomas" event, based on the popular children's show Thomas and Friends.
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Exploring Simpelveld
Simpelveld is made up of a main town and several smaller villages and hamlets.
Towns and Villages
The two main population centers in the municipality are:
- Bocholtz
- Simpelveld
Besides these, there are many smaller places that are part of the municipality:
- Baaks-Sweijer
- Baneheide
- Bocholtzerheide
- Bosschenhuizen
- Broek
- Bulkemsbroek
- In de Gaas
- Huls
- Molsberg
- Prickart
- Vlengendaal
- Waalbroek
- Zandberg
Churches and Monasteries
The municipality is home to two churches:
- The James the Greater Church in Bocholtz
- The Saint Remigius Church in Simpelveld
There are also two monasteries here:
- The Loreto monastery
- Huize Damiaan, which has been home to The International Butler Academy since 2015.
Languages Spoken
Since Simpelveld is in the Netherlands, the official language is Dutch. However, many people also speak a local language called Simpelvelds. This language is a type of regional language and is sometimes called Southeast Limburgish. It's related to Ripuarian or Limburgish.
Famous People from Simpelveld
Some well-known people were born or grew up in Simpelveld:
- Step Vaessen (born 1965): A Dutch journalist who works as a correspondent for Al Jazeera English in Moscow.
- Ralph Hamers (born 1966): A Dutch businessman who was the CEO of UBS Group.
- Jolanda Jetten (born 1970): A social psychologist and academic from the Netherlands.
Gallery
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Saint Remigius Church
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Station Simpelveld
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Limburgs, De Boanhei
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Aerial view of Simpelveld
See also
In Spanish: Simpelveld para niños
