Egchel is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Peel en Maas, and lies about 14 km north of Roermond.
Egchel | |
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Village | |
| Coordinates: 51°18′50″N 5°58′14″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Municipality | Peel en Maas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.65 km2 (2.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,250 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 5987[1] |
| Dialing code | 077 |
The village was first mentioned in 1405 as Heynchen van Aygel. The etymology is unknown.[3]
Egchel was home to 195 people in 1840. The Catholic St Jacobus de Meerdere Church was built in 1948.[4]
Populated places in the municipality of Peel en Maas | |
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List of cities, towns and villages in Limburg (Netherlands) | |
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