Geleen
Geleen | |
|---|---|
The Krawinkel neighbourhood | |
| Coordinates: 50°58′N 5°50′E / 50.967°N 5.833°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Sittard-Geleen |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.64 km2 (7.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 31,245 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6160-6167 |
| Dialing code | 046 |
| Major roads | A76, A2, N276, N294 |
Geleen (Dutch pronunciation: [ɣəˈleːn]; Limburgish: Gelaen [ɣəˈlɛːn]) is a city in the southern part of the province of Limburg in the Netherlands. With 31,670 inhabitants in 2020, it is part of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. Geleen is situated along the river Geleenbeek, a right tributary to the river Meuse. The Latin name for Geleenbeek is Glana, meaning "clear river". The town centre is situated at about 60 m above sea level.