Bocholtz
Bóches (Ripuarian) | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 50°49′09″N 6°00′21″E / 50.8193°N 6.0057°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Limburg |
Municipality | Simpelveld |
Area | |
• Total | 9.30 km2 (3.59 sq mi) |
Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,730 |
• Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6085[1] |
Dialing code | 0475 |
Bocholtz (Dutch: [ˈbɔxɔlts]; Ripuarian: Bóches [ˈbʊχəs]) is a town in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Simpelveld, and lies about 7 km southwest of Kerkrade. Until 1982, it was a separate municipality.