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Neighborhood of Maastricht | |
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| Municipality | Maastricht |
| Province | Limburg |
| Country | Netherlands |
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| • Total | 34 ha (84 acres) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,645 |
| • Density | 4,800/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
Binnenstad (English: Inner city) is a neighbourhood in Maastricht, Netherlands. Until 2007, it was officially named City. As its name suggests, it is the most centrally located area of Maastricht.
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