51°19′N 6°7′E / 51.317°N 6.117°E / 51.317; 6.117

Belfeld
Flag of Belfeld
Coat of arms of Belfeld
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceLimburg
MunicipalityVenlo
Area
  Total1,388 ha (3,430 acres)
Population
 (2006)
ca. 5.450
Major roadsA73
Former town hall
Sculpture at the roudabout

Belfeld (Limburgish: Belvend) is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Venlo, and lies about 8 km southwest of the city center of Venlo, between the river Meuse and the border with Germany.

In 2001, Belfeld had 4856 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.59 km², and contained 1937 residences.[1]

In 2001 Belfeld was merged into the municipality of Venlo.

References

  1. Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 "CBS - Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001". Archived from the original on 2006-03-19. Retrieved 2007-01-24.. Statistics are for the continuous built-up area.


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