Doenrade
Doenrade | |
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Dorp | |
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| Coordinates: 50°58′4″N 5°54′31″E / 50.96778°N 5.90861°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Beekdaelen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.68 km2 (1.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | 1,135 |
Doenrade (50°58′N 5°54′E / 50.967°N 5.900°E) is a town in the southern Dutch province of Limburg. Historically its name has also been spelled Dudenrode and Doenradt and was along a main trade route between Germany and southern Limburg.[1] Until 1982 it was a part of the municipality of Oirsbeek but was transferred to the municipality of Schinnen. In 2019 that municipality merged with Onderbanken and Nuth to form Beekdaelen. It lies about 4 km southeast of Sittard and borders the town of Hillensberg to the north.
In 2010, Doenrade had 1,135 inhabitants.[2] The area of the town is 4.6 km², and contained 460 households.
Doenrade Castle, which was built around 1117,[3][1][permanent dead link] is situated on the edge of the town and is a popular place to stay for tourists visiting Limburg as it has been turned into a hotel and restaurant. The towns rolling hills, bucolic pastureland, and historic buildings make it seems to visitors that they've stepped back in time.[4]
References
- ^ Municipality of Schinnen (28 August 2014). "History of Doenrade". Municipality of Schinnen. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ StraatInfo (2015). "Doenrade Population". StraatInfo. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ Hupperetz, W.M.H. (2005), Castles in Limburg: Castles and Manors, Matrijs Publishing
- ^ Municipality of Schinnen (28 August 2014). "Doenrade". Municipality of Schinnen. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
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