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 Location of Villapark in Maastricht | |
| Municipality | Maastricht |
| Province | Limburg |
| Country | Netherlands |
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| • Total | 100 ha (200 acres) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3.070 |
| • Density | 3.1/km2 (8.0/sq mi) |
Villapark is a neighbourhood of Maastricht, Netherlands, located in the city's southwestern part. It is a relatively affluent neighbourhood.
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