Meierijstad, Administrative municipality in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Description
Meierijstad is a municipality in North Brabant encompassing thirteen villages, with Veghel, Schijndel, and Sint-Oedenrode serving as the main towns. The area spans 185 square kilometers and unites these communities under one local government.
History
The municipality was formed in 2017 through the merger of three independent towns: Veghel, Schijndel, and Sint-Oedenrode. This consolidation created North Brabant's largest municipality at that time.
Culture
The region preserves traditional crafts and farming customs that remain visible in local markets and seasonal celebrations throughout the villages. You can experience these living rural practices directly when walking through the town centers.
Practical
The administration center is based in Veghel, while council meetings are held in Sint-Oedenrode, each offering different local services. Each village has its own center with shops and facilities for everyday needs.
Did you know?
The area has produced several Olympic medalists, including equestrian champion Anky van Grunsven and wheelchair tennis player Monique Kalkman-Van Den Bosch. These sporting achievements often surprise visitors discovering the region's athletic heritage.
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BestZoo
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8.7 km
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5.7 km
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8.8 km
US Military Cemetery Son
10.7 km
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11 km
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7.8 km
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Airborne Monument
579 m
Statue of Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ
797 m
De Glazen Boerderij
7.9 km
CHV Noordkade
1.3 km
Aan de Pegstukken
7.1 km
Sint-Servatiuskerk
4.5 km
St.Servatiuskerk Dinther
5.8 km
Koeveringse molen
5.6 km
Sint-Antoniusmolen
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2.7 km
Lambertuskerk
4.1 km
Borchmolen
8.2 km
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