Blerick

Blerick (; ; ) is a city district of the Dutch municipality of Venlo. It lies on the west bank of the Meuse and its origin goes back to the Roman era as a military stronghold and settlement en route from Mosa Trajectum (Maastricht) to Noviomagus (Nijmegen). Blerick can be found on the Peutinger Table as Blariacum. Up to the second world war Blerick formed together with Baarlo and Maasbree one municipality. Under German rule Blerick became part of the municipality of Venlo.

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Locality: Venlo
Region: Limburg
Country: Nederland
Population: 15,820
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

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Settlement.name: Blerick
Settlement.image_flag: Blerick vlag.svg <!--
Settlement.flag_link: Vlag van Blerick --> <!--
Settlement.sheild_link: Wapen van Blerick -->
Settlement.image_shield: Blerick wapen.svg
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Netherlands
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Limburg
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Venlo
Settlement.population_total: 27330
Settlement.population_as_of: 2006
Settlement.area_total_km2: 34.99
Settlement.area_land_km2: 34.24
Settlement.area_water_km2: 0.74
Settlement.pushpin_map: Netherlands
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in the Netherlands

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postal code: 5921–5928
Commons category: Blerick

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In 2001, Blerick had 25875 inhabitants. The built-up area of the city district was 7.27 km2, and contained 10866 residences.

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