On its north side, it abuts the neighbourhood of Welten.

The area around Benzenrade, including Saint Joseph Hospital, was built up in the 1960s.

Even though it is the site of a major regional hospital, Benzenrade retains its original village character.

A spring at a nearby farm is the source of the Geleenbeek, which joins the Meuse River after passing through Nuth, Schinnen, Sittard and Susteren.

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