Doenrade
Doenrade is a village 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.[3] 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.
Doenrade | |
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Village | |
![]() Doenrade Castle | |
![]() ![]() Doenrade Location in the Netherlands ![]() ![]() Doenrade Location in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands | |
Coordinates: 50°58′4″N 5°54′31″E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Limburg |
Municipality | Beekdaelen |
Area | |
• Total | 4.67 km2 (1.80 sq mi) |
Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 1,255 |
• Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6438 & 6439[1] |
Dialing code | 046 |
In 2010, Doenrade had 1,135 inhabitants.[4] The area of the town is 4.6 km², and contained 460 households.
Doenrade Castle, which was built around 1117,[5] 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.[6]
Gallery
- St Josef Church
- Vicar residence
- Doenrade Castle
- House in Doenrade
References
- "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
two entries
- "Postcodetool for 6438AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- 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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