Hulsberg
| Hulsberg Hölsberg | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 50°53′18″N 5°51′19″E / 50.88833°N 5.85528°ECoordinates: 50°53′18″N 5°51′19″E / 50.88833°N 5.85528°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Nuth |
| Population (2005) | 4,300 |
Hulsberg (50°53′N 5°51′E / 50.883°N 5.850°E) (Limburgish: Hölsberg) is a village in the southeastern Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Nuth, Limburg, about 15 km eastf Maastricht.
In 2001, Hulsberg had 3,337 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.7 km², and contained 1,295 residences.[1] The district of Hulsberg, which includes some of the surrounding countryside, has around 4,300 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2005).
Until 1982, Hulsberg was a municipality of its own. After the re-arrangement of the municipalities in the Netherlands, Hulsberg and Schimmert were merged with the municipality of Nuth.
Hulsberg is popular stay-over place for Dutch. Its accommodations include two campings, and several hotels and motels). Hulsberg is only 3 kilometres from Valkenburg aan de Geul with several tourist attractions.
Hulsberg is the namesake of a radio mast, Zendmast Hulsberg, which is located in the territory of Valkenburg aan de Geul.
References
- ↑ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001 . Statistics are for the continuous built-up area.