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Neerpelt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈneːrpɛlt] ; "Lower Pelt") is a town in Pelt and a former municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. In 2018, the municipality had a total population of 17,174. The total area is 42.78 km2.[2]
Neerpelt | |
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Town | |
 Sint-Niklaas church in Neerpelt | |
 Flag  Seal | |
  Neerpelt Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°14′N 05°26′E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Limburg |
| Arrondissement | Maaseik |
| Municipality | Pelt |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.39 km2 (11.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 14,074 |
| • Density | 480/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
| Postal code | 3910 |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| Website | www |
Effective 1 January 2019, Neerpelt and Overpelt were merged into the new municipality of Pelt.
Provinciaal Domein Dommelhof is the cultural center of Neerpelt. This institute houses several smaller organisations:
The Klankenbos is the biggest sound art collection in public space in Europe. In the forest there are 15 sound installation pieces by artists such as Pierre Berthet, Paul Panhuysen, Geert Jan Hobbijn (Staalplaat Soundsystem), Hans van Koolwijk, and others.
Famous people who were born or lived in Neerpelt include:
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