Sittard is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Limburg in the southeastern part of the country. It lies near the borders with Germany and Belgium, about 25 km (16 miles) northeast of Maastricht, with Geleen to the south and Roermond to the north.
Location Map of Sittard, Netherlands
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Where is Sittard Located?
Sittard is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Limburg in the southeastern part of the country. It lies near the borders with Germany and Belgium, about 25 km (16 miles) northeast of Maastricht, with Geleen to the south and Roermond to the north.
The city is part of the Sittard-Geleen municipality, which covers an area of approximately 80.30 sq km (31.00 sq mi), and Sittard has a population of around 37,000 people based on recent estimates.
Sittard is known for its historic center and cultural heritage, with key attractions including Market Square, St. Peter’s Church, Fort Sanderbout, De Domijnen cultural center, and the old town streets.
Sittard, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Sittard |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Limburg |
| Region | Southeastern Netherlands |
| Established | 1243 (city rights) |
| Population | ~37,000 |
| Total Area | 22.18 sq km (8.56 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~1,650 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.0000° N, 5.8667° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 6130–6137 |
| Area Code | +31 46 |
| Major Waterways | Small streams and canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Sittard railway station links to Maastricht and Heerlen |
| Famous For | Historic center, cultural festivals, proximity to Germany and Belgium |
| Top Attractions | Market Square, St. Peter’s Church, Museum Het Domein |
| Official Website |
Distance from Sittard to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Sittard to Amsterdam – 200 km (124 miles)
- Sittard to Utrecht – 170 km (106 miles)
- Sittard to Haarlem – 210 km (130 miles)
- Sittard to The Hague – 190 km (118 miles)
- Sittard to Rotterdam – 180 km (112 miles)
- Sittard to Leiden – 195 km (121 miles)
- Sittard to Delft – 190 km (118 miles)
- Sittard to Eindhoven – 85 km (53 miles)
- Sittard to Tilburg – 105 km (65 miles)
- Sittard to Breda – 125 km (78 miles)
- Sittard to Groningen – 310 km (193 miles)
- Sittard to Zwolle – 220 km (137 miles)
- Sittard to Arnhem – 150 km (93 miles)
- Sittard to Nijmegen – 135 km (84 miles)
- Sittard to Maastricht – 20 km (12 miles)
- Sittard to Almere – 195 km (121 miles)
- Sittard to Amersfoort – 180 km (112 miles)
- Sittard to Apeldoorn – 190 km (118 miles)
- Sittard to Enschede – 225 km (140 miles)
- Sittard to Dordrecht – 185 km (115 miles)
