| Blerick | |
| Flag Link: | Vlag van Blerick --> |
| Sheild Link: | Wapen van Blerick --> |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Netherlands |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Limburg |
| Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name2: | Venlo |
| Population: | 27330 |
| Population As Of: | 2006 |
| Area Total Km2: | 34.99 |
| Area Land Km2: | 34.24 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.74 |
| Pushpin Map: | Netherlands |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in the Netherlands |
| Coordinates: | 51.3667°N 15°W |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Transport |
| Blank1 Name Sec1: | Major roads |
| Blank1 Info Sec1: | A67, A73 |
| Area Code: | 077 |
| Postal Code: | 5921-5928 |
Blerick (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /ˈbleːrɪk/; Limburgan; Limburger; Limburgish: Bliërik in Limburgan; Limburger; Limburgish pronounced as /ˈbliəʀɪk/;) is a city district of the Dutch municipality of Venlo. It lies on the west bank of the Meuse and its origin goes back to the Roman era as a military stronghold and settlement en route from Mosa Trajectum (Maastricht) to Noviomagus (Nijmegen). Blerick can be found on the Peutinger Table as Blariacum. Up to the second world war Blerick formed together with Baarlo and Maasbree one municipality. Under German rule Blerick became part of the municipality of Venlo.
In 2001, Blerick had 25875 inhabitants. The built-up area of the city district was 7.27 km2, and contained 10866 residences.[1]