Neerpelt | |
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Town | |
![]() Neerpelt - Sint-Niklaas church | |
Coordinates: 51°14′N 05°26′E / 51.233°N 5.433°E | |
Country | ![]() |
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.neerpelt.be |
Neerpelt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈneːrˌpɛlt] , literally 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]
Effective 1 January 2019, Neerpelt and Overpelt were merged into the new municipality of Pelt.