Mechelen (Mechele) | |
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Coordinates: 50°47′47″N 5°55′30″E / 50.79639°N 5.92500°ECoordinates: 50°47′47″N 5°55′30″E / 50.79639°N 5.92500°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Limburg |
Municipality | Gulpen-Wittem |
Population (1 January 2005) | 1,490 |
Major roads | "none" |
Mechelen (50°48′N 5°56′E / 50.800°N 5.933°E) (Limburgish: Mechele)) is a town in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem, and lies about 13 km south of Heerlen.
In 2001, Mechelen had 1210 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.24 km², and contained 481 residences.