Peel_en_Maas
Peel en Maas
Municipality in Limburg, Netherlands
Peel en Maas (Dutch pronunciation: [peːl ɛn ˈmaːs]; Limburgish: Pieël en Maas) has been a new municipality in the southeastern Netherlands since 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.[6] 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!).