Merkelbeek
| Merkelbeek | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Onderbanken |
| Population (1 January 2006) | 1,730 |
| Major roads | N276 |
Merkelbeek, church: Sint Clemenskerk
Merkelbeek (Limburgish: Merkelbek) is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Onderbanken, about 9 km northwest of Heerlen.
Merkelbeek was a separate municipality until 1982, when it became part of Onderbanken.[1]
References
- ↑ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2006.
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Merkelbeek". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
Coordinates: 50°57′N 5°56′E / 50.950°N 5.933°E