Gemert-Bakel facts for kids
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Gemert-Bakel
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Gemert town centre
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Location in North Brabant
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Brabant | ||
| Established | 1 January 1997 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 123.34 km2 (47.62 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 122.53 km2 (47.31 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 29,361 | ||
| • Density | 240/km2 (600/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
5420–5425, 5760–5764
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| Area code | 0492, 0493 | ||
Gemert-Bakel is a municipality located in the southern part of the Netherlands. It is a place with a rich history and several small towns.
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Geography of Gemert-Bakel
Gemert-Bakel is a municipality in the North Brabant province. It is known for its green landscapes and charming villages.
Towns and Villages
The municipality of Gemert-Bakel includes several smaller towns and villages. These communities make up the diverse area.
- Bakel
- De Mortel
- De Rips
- Elsendorp
- Gemert
- Handel
- Milheeze
Land Features
The area of Gemert-Bakel has varied land features. You can see how the land is shaped on a map.
Climate in Gemert-Bakel
The climate in Gemert-Bakel is generally mild. It has pleasant temperatures throughout the year. There is also enough rainfall. This type of climate is often called an "oceanic climate." It means the weather is not too hot or too cold.
Gemert Castle
In the center of Gemert, there is an old castle. Some parts of this castle are very old, dating back to the Late Middle Ages. It has been rebuilt and changed many times over the years.
The castle was first built by German knights. They lived there for hundreds of years. Today, the castle is home to monks and nuns. An even older castle, a "motte-and-bailey" (a type of castle built on a mound), was found nearby in 1995. It is believed that Diederik van Gemert, who founded the town, once lived there.
Famous People from Gemert-Bakel
Many interesting people have come from Gemert-Bakel. They have made contributions in different fields.
- Georgius Macropedius (1487–1558) was a Dutch humanist and schoolmaster. He was born in Gemert.
- Lawrence Torrentinus (1499–1563) was a Dutch-Italian humanist. He was also a printer for the Duke of Florence.
- Jan van Gemert (1921–1991) was a Dutch artist. He worked as a painter, sculptor, and ceramist.
- Wim Verstappen (1937–2004) was a Dutch film director and producer. He also wrote screenplays.
- Frans van der Hoff (born 1939) is a Dutch missionary from De Rips. He helped start Max Havelaar, the first Fairtrade label, in 1988.
- Haico Scharn (1945–2021) was a middle-distance runner from Gemert. He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
- Victor Allis (born 1965) is a Dutch computer scientist and academic. He was born in Gemert.
Local Language
The language spoken in Gemert-Bakel is called Peellands. This is a type of East Brabantian dialect. It is very similar to everyday Dutch.
Gallery
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Kasteel Gemert
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Gemert gerardus majellakerk toren
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St. Jan de Doperkerk
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Gemert, molen
See also
In Spanish: Gemert-Bakel para niños
