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Altena is a municipality in the Dutch province of North Brabant. In 2019, about 55,489 people lived there.

What is Altena?

Altena is a local government area, much like a county or district in other countries. It is located in the southern part of the Netherlands, in a province called North Brabant. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and small towns.

How Altena Was Formed

The municipality of Altena is quite new! It was created on January 1, 2019. Before this date, there were three separate municipalities: Aalburg, Werkendam, and Woudrichem. These three areas joined together to form the larger municipality of Altena. This merger helped to combine resources and improve local services for the people living there.

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