Country Netherlands Local time Thursday 12:57 PM Municipality Schinnen | Population 1,135 (2010) Province Limburg | |
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Doenrade (50°58′N 5°54′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. Until 1982 it was a part of the municipality of Oirsbeek but was transferred to the municipality of Schinnen. It lies about 4 km southeast of Sittard and borders the town of Hillensberg to the north.
Map of Doenrade, Netherlands
In 2010, Doenrade had 1,135 inhabitants. The area of the town is 4.6 km², and contained 460 households.
Doenrade Castle, which was built around 1117,[1] 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.