Boukoul | |
---|---|
Village | |
![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°13′N 6°3′E / 51.217°N 6.050°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Limburg |
Municipality | Roermond |
Area | |
• Total | 1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,010 |
• Density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 6071
[1] |
Dialing code | 0475 |
Major roads | N273, N280 |
Boukoul is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Roermond, and is situated about 5 km northeast of Roermond.
The village was first mentioned in 1463 as "opter Buyeckulen". The etymology is unclear. [3]
Boukoul was home to 322 people in 1840. [4] Hillenraad Castle was built in the 17th century as a manor house. It received its current shape in 1767. [5] In 1935, a church was built in Boukoul. In 1945, several days before liberation, the tower was blown up by the Germans. It was restored in 1947. [4]
Boukoul used to be part of the municipality of Swalmen. In 2007, it became part of the municipality of Roermond. [4]
Boukoul | |
---|---|
Village | |
![]() | |
Coordinates: 51°13′N 6°3′E / 51.217°N 6.050°E | |
Country | Netherlands |
Province | Limburg |
Municipality | Roermond |
Area | |
• Total | 1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
Population (2021)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,010 |
• Density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 6071
[1] |
Dialing code | 0475 |
Major roads | N273, N280 |
Boukoul is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Roermond, and is situated about 5 km northeast of Roermond.
The village was first mentioned in 1463 as "opter Buyeckulen". The etymology is unclear. [3]
Boukoul was home to 322 people in 1840. [4] Hillenraad Castle was built in the 17th century as a manor house. It received its current shape in 1767. [5] In 1935, a church was built in Boukoul. In 1945, several days before liberation, the tower was blown up by the Germans. It was restored in 1947. [4]
Boukoul used to be part of the municipality of Swalmen. In 2007, it became part of the municipality of Roermond. [4]