Baarle-Nassau

Baarle-Nassau contains 22 Belgian exclaves within its territory, creating a complex network of boundaries marked by metal pins in the streets.

The intricate border arrangement stems from medieval land agreements between the Lords of Breda and the Dukes of Brabant in the 12th century.

The municipality maintains separate administrative systems, schools, and postal services while sharing daily life between Dutch and Belgian residents.

Houses display both their street number and corresponding national flag to indicate whether they belong to the Netherlands or Belgium.

Some buildings cross national borders, requiring their main entrance location to determine which country's laws and tax systems apply.

Location: North Brabant

Elevation above the sea: 28 m

Part of: Baarle

Shares border with: Alphen-Chaam, Baarle-Hertog

Phone: +31883821000

Email: gemeente@baarle-nassau.nl

Website: http://baarle-nassau.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.45000,4.93333

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12