Geleenbeek

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Geleenbeek
The Geleenbeek near Susteren
The Geleenbeek (Gb) in South Limburg, with tributaries Roode Beek (R) and Caumerbeek (C).
Location
Country	Netherlands
Province	Limburg
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Meuse
• coordinates	51°07′12″N 5°51′19″E / 51.1199°N 5.8552°E / 51.1199; 5.8552Coordinates: 51°07′12″N 5°51′19″E / 51.1199°N 5.8552°E / 51.1199; 5.8552
Length	44.7 km (27.8 mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression	Meuse→ North Sea

The Geleenbeek near Heerlen

The Geleenbeek is a river in Limburg, the Netherlands. Its source is near the village Benzenrade, part of the city of Heerlen. It flows generally northwest, along Nuth, Schinnen, Spaubeek, turns north at Geleen, flows through the centre of Sittard, and further north through Nieuwstadt until it flows into a branch of the Meuse at Stevensweert.

Its Latin name is "Glana", which means "bright brook".

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