Cathedral Flag Coat of arms Simplified arms Anthem: Mestreechs Volksleed Coordinates: 50°51'4.47?N 5°41'26.65?E ? / ? 50.8512417°N 5.6907361°E ? / 50.8512417; 5.6907361 Country Netherlands Province Limburg COROP South Limburg Settled ˜ 500 BC City rights 1204 City subdivisions 40 neighbourhoods Government  • Body Gemeenteraad Maastricht  • Mayor Onno Hoes ( VVD ) Area