Ospel

Ospel
Coordinates: 51°17′52″N 5°47′8″E / 51.29778°N 5.78556°E / 51.29778; 5.78556Coordinates: 51°17′52″N 5°47′8″E / 51.29778°N 5.78556°E / 51.29778; 5.78556
Country Netherlands
Province Limburg
Municipality Nederweert
Population (1 January 2006)
  Total 4,054
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Website www.nederweert.nl
Ospel, church in the street

Ospel is a village in the Netherlands. It is located in Limburg near Weert, lying between Nederweert and Meijel, close to National Park De Groote Peel. Ospel's population on 1 January 2006 was 4,054. Ospel has been settled since 1864 as a centre for bog harvesting. Once a year in the first weekend of May it is the centre for blues fans; the Moulin Blues Festival attracts thousands of blues fans from all over Europe. At the end of June is Ospel's kermis - a great time to visit with a lot of live music and a great atmosphere.

Schooling

Ospel has a primary school. Ospel does not have a high school. Teenagers are required to attend schools in nearby cities, such as Weert, 8.50 kilometres (5.28 mi) from Ospel.

Nearby cities

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