Peel en Maas

Peel en Maas
Pieël en Maas
Location in Limburg
Coordinates: 51°20′N 5°59′E / 51.333°N 5.983°E / 51.333; 5.983
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceLimburg
Established1 January 2010
Government
  BodyMunicipal council
  MayorWilma Delissen-van Tongerlo (VVD)
Area
  Total
161.35 km2 (62.30 sq mi)
  Land159.37 km2 (61.53 sq mi)
  Water1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)
  Total
43,660
  Density274/km2 (710/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
5768, 5980–5995
Area code077
Websitewww.peelenmaas.nl

Peel en Maas (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpeːl ɛ ˈmaːs]; Limburgish: Pieël en Maas) is a municipality in the southeastern Netherlands, established on 1 January 2010. It is situated in the province of Limburg. The municipality is formed by the towns of Panningen, Helden, Kessel, Kessel-Eik, Maasbree, Baarlo, Beringe, Egchel, Grashoek, Koningslust, and Meijel. It has a population of more than 40,000 people from various backgrounds. The municipality has several facilities such as a high school, public library, swimming pool, and a well-connected public bus transport system.

Each town has its own characteristics. The municipality's official slogan is: "beleef de ruimte!" (experience the space!).