Neerpelt
Neerpelt | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Sint-Niklaas church in Neerpelt | |
| Coordinates: 51°14′N 05°26′E / 51.233°N 5.433°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Limburg |
| Arrondissement | Maaseik |
| Municipality | Pelt |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.39 km2 (11.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 14,074 |
| • Density | 480/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
| Postal code | 3910 |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| Website | www |
Neerpelt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈneːrpɛlt] ⓘ, lit. '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.
Effective 1 January 2019, Neerpelt and Overpelt were merged into the new municipality of Pelt.