Geleen ([ɣəˈleːn]; Limburgish: Gelaen) is a city in the southern part of the province of Limburg in the Netherlands.
With 33,960 inhabitants, it is part of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.
Geleen is situated along the river Geleenbeek, a right tributary to the river Meuse.
The Latin name for Geleenbeek is Glana, meaning "clear river".
The town centre is situated at about 60 m above sea level.
Geleen ([ɣəˈleːn]; Limburgish: Gelaen) is a city in the southern part of the province of Limburg in the Netherlands. With 33,960 inhabitants, it is part of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. Geleen is situated along the river Geleenbeek, a right tributary to the river Meuse. The Latin name for Geleenbeek is Glana, meaning "clear river". The town centre is situated at about 60 m above sea level.
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