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| Bocholtz | |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province |  Limburg |
| Municipality |  Simpelveld |
| Population (1 January 2007) | |
| - Total | 5,573 |
| - Density | 705/km2 (1,825.9/sq mi) |
| Source: CBS, Statline. | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Bocholtz (50°49′N 6°0′E / 50.817°N 6°E) 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.
In January 2007, Bocholtz had 5573 inhabitants.[1] The built-up area of the town was 0.76 km², and contained 1810 residences.[2]
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History
Bocholtz dates back to the Roman era. They have found a roman villa in the Vlengendaal, a street of bocholtz, in 1911. A farmer plowing his land found a Roman sarcophagus in October 2003.
Castle De Bongard
This castle is from the 16th century.
Hoeve Overhuizen
This is a fortified farm with roots dating back as far as the 13th century.
Church
The church was built between 1869 and 1873 by architect Pierre Cuypers. While expanding the church in 1953, they found the remains of a building from the late medieval period.
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