Cranendonck Facts for Kids

Cranendonck is a municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Brabant, close to the city of Eindhoven. Even though it's in North Brabant, people in Cranendonck often speak a dialect called Budels. This dialect is a bit different from the usual language spoken in other parts of North Brabant.

Quick facts for kids

Cranendonck

Municipality

Former city hall of Budel

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in North Brabant

Established

1 January 1997

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

78.05 km² (30.14 sq mi)

• Land

76.45 km² (29.52 sq mi)

• Water

1.60 km² (0.62 sq mi)

Elevation

28 m (92 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

20,405

• Density

267/km² (690/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

6020–6028

Area code

0495

Towns and Villages in Cranendonck
- Understanding the Landscape
Famous People from Cranendonck
- Sports Stars
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Towns and Villages in Cranendonck

The municipality of Cranendonck is made up of several smaller towns and villages. These places are where most of the people live and work.

Budel
Budel-Dorplein
Budel-Schoot
Gastel
Heikant, Gastel
Maarheeze
Soerendonk

Understanding the Landscape

The word "topography" describes the shape and features of the land. This includes things like hills, valleys, rivers, and how high the land is.

Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Cranendonck, June 2015

Famous People from Cranendonck

Many interesting people have come from Cranendonck. They have made a name for themselves in different fields, from medicine to sports and acting.

Sylvia Hoeks, 2017

Antonius Mathijsen (1805–1878) was born in Budel. He was a Dutch army surgeon. He is famous for being the first person to use plaster of Paris to help broken bones heal.
Hans Teeuwen (born 1967) is from Budel. He is a well-known Dutch comedian, musician, and actor.
Sylvia Hoeks (born 1983) was born in Maarheeze. She is a Dutch actress who has also worked as a model.

Sports Stars

Cranendonck has also produced talented athletes who have played sports at a high level.

Toine van Mierlo (born 1957) is from Soerendonk. He was a Dutch footballer who played in many club games.
Craig Osaikhwuwuomwan (born 1990) was born in Budel. He is a Dutch professional basketball player.
Yvon Beliën (born 1993) is from Budel. She is a Dutch volleyball player. She helped the Netherlands reach the semifinals at the 2016 Summer Olympics for the first time.