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Kerkrade, Municipality in southeastern Limburg, Netherlands

Located near the German border, Kerkrade stretches across hills and valleys, reaching an elevation of 155 meters above sea level.

Coal mining activities in Kerkrade started in 1113 under local monks and continued until the 1970s, transforming the settlement into an industrial center.

The former Rolduc Abbey, established in 1104, contains a Romanesque church and now functions as an educational institution.

The Europaplein Park hosts international music competitions throughout the year, drawing participants from numerous countries to perform.

The Nieuwstraat street forms an integrated border with Germany, where the road's center line marks the boundary between two nations.

Location: Limburg

Capital city: Kerkrade

Elevation above the sea: 155 m

Shares border with: Landgraaf, Heerlen, Aachen

Email: gemeentehuis@kerkrade.nl

Website: https://kerkrade.nl

GPS coordinates: 50.86667,6.06667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:06

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