Echt-Susteren
Echt-Susteren (Ech-Zöstere) is a municipality in the southeastern Netherlands. Created in 2003 by merging the former municipalities of Echt and Susteren. Situated in a Euregional area.
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Overview
Overview
In the west the municipality borders to Belgium and in the east to Germany. The narrowest is only 4.8 km wide. It is possible to walk from Germany to Belgium via Netherlands in under an hour. The area of Echt-Susteren is a green municipality also known as the green waist of Limburg.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Echt-Susteren • Native Name — Ech-Zöstere • Type — Municipality • Shield Size — 100x80px • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Netherlands • Subdivision Type1 — Province • Subdivision Name1 — Limburg • Established Title — Established • Established Date — 1 January 2003 • Governing Body — Municipal council • Leader Party — CDA • Leader Title — Mayor • Leader Name — Jos Hessels • Unit Pref — Metric • Area Total Km2 — Echt-Susteren • Area Land Km2 — Echt-Susteren • Area Water Km2 — Echt-Susteren • Elevation M — 30 • Population Total — Echt-Susteren • Population As Of — popbasemonth popbaseyear • Population Density Km2 — Echt-Susteren • Time Zone1 — CET • Utc Offset1 — +1 • Time Zone1 Dst — CEST • Utc Offset1 Dst — +2 • Postal Code Type — Postcode • Postal Code — 6100–6118 • Area Code Type — Area code • Area Code — 046, 0475 • Website — 1=http: www.echt-susteren.nl
Documentary record
Echt-Susteren appears in the authority records of the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek as a place (established 2003). The date recorded for Echt-Susteren is 2003.
Population centres
Population centres
Aasterberg, Baakhoven, Berkelaar, Dieteren, Echt, Echterbosch, Gebroek, Heide, Hingen, Illikhoven, Kokkelert, Koningsbosch, Maria-Hoop, Nieuwstadt, Oevereind, Ophoven, Oud-Roosteren, Pey, Pepinusbrug, Roosteren, Schilberg, Sint Joost, Slek, Susteren, Visserweert.
Echt
Echt
Echt is a former municipality. It received city rights in 1343.
Susteren
Susteren
Susteren is a former municipality. It received city rights in 1276.
Maria-Hoop
Maria-Hoop
Maria-Hoop is a small village in the neighbourhood of the hamlets Echterbosch and Putbroek and the village Koningsbosch. Originally named Diergaarde, the village's named was changed to Maria-Hoop in 1953, after the local church Moeder der H. Hoop.
Roosteren
Roosteren
The name of the village of Roosteren (population circa 1600, including Kokkelert and Oevereind) was derived from a combination of the Rode Beek (Red Brook) and the town of Suestra (Susteren) leading to the name Roosteren. The village has two 'castles', the Castle Ter Boch and the Castle Eyckholt and a number of Lord Manors. It is located in between the river Meuse (Maas) and the Juliana Canal (Julianakanaal) with a small part of the village separated from the main population centre by the canal: Oud Roosteren (Old Roosteren). The main church is located in Roosteren whereas the cemetery is located near the site of the former church in Old Roosteren.
Topography
Topography
Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Echt-Susteren, June 2015
Notable people
Notable people
• Illustration — Laurence Stassen, 2009 • Illustration — Martin van der Borgh, 1959 • Edith Stein (1891–1942) German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a nun. She is canonized as a martyr and saint of the Catholic Church. Lived in Echt • Emeri Johannes van Donzel (1925 in Nieuwstadt − 2017) historian of the Middle East, particularly Ethiopia • Frans Wackers (born 1939 in Echt) medical doctor, research scientist into nuclear cardiology • Ria Oomen-Ruijten (born 1950 in St Joost) politician • Ien Lucas (born 1955 in Echt) visual artist of abstract paintings on canvas or wood • Adrian van Hooydonk (born 1964 in Echt) automobile designer, BMW Group's Design Director • Roland van Vliet (born 1969 in Susteren) independent politician • Laurence Stassen (born 1971 in Sittard) independent politician, former freelance TV presenter
Sport
Sport
• Martin van der Borgh (1934 in Koningsbosch – 2018) racing cyclist • Jan Schröder (1941 in Koningsbosch – 2007) professional road and track cyclist. • Sef Vergoossen (born 1947 in Echt) former football manager • Demi Schuurs (born 1993 in Nieuwstadt) professional tennis player • Perr Schuurs (born 1999 in Nieuwstadt) professional footballer • Reno Francot (born 2007), racing driver
Gallery
Gallery
• Illustration — Roosteren, Kerk in straatzicht • Illustration — Maria-Hoop (Echt-Susteren) wegkruis Springweg • Illustration — Nieuwstadt, kerk
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- 1.CBS. Gemeentelijke indeling op 1 januari 2003. cbs.nl.
- 2.Gemeente Echt-Susteren. Burgemeester.
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- 4.Het Waterschapshuis. Postcodetool for 6101CV. Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland.
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