Gilze en Rijen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gilze en Rijen
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Square in Gilze
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Location in North Brabant
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Brabant | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 65.66 km2 (25.35 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 65.49 km2 (25.29 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.17 km2 (0.07 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 26,038 | ||
| • Density | 398/km2 (1,030/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
5120–5126
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| Area code | 0161 | ||
Gilze en Rijen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌɣɪlzə ʔɛn ˈrɛiə(n)]) is a municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands. A municipality is like a local government area. This area includes four main villages: Rijen, Gilze, Hulten, and Molenschot. It is also home to the important Gilze-Rijen Air Base.
In the 1800s, the village of Rijen grew a lot. This was mainly because of its many leather factories.
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Villages and Population
Gilze en Rijen is made up of several villages. Each village has its own number of people living there. The largest village is Rijen.
- Rijen (population: 16,581)
- Gilze (7,729)
- Molenschot (1,341)
- Hulten (328)
Where is Gilze en Rijen?
This map shows the area of Gilze en Rijen. It helps you see where the different parts of the municipality are located.
Getting Around
You can travel to and from Gilze en Rijen by train. The main train station is called Gilze-Rijen.
Climate and Weather Records
The weather in Gilze en Rijen usually has mild changes between hot and cold. It also gets a good amount of rain all year. This type of weather is known as a marine west coast climate. On climate maps, it is often called "Cfb."
Record-Breaking Temperatures
Gilze en Rijen has experienced some very hot days. On July 24, 2019, the temperature reached 39.2 degrees Celsius (39.2 °C (102.6 °F)). This was the highest temperature ever recorded in the Netherlands at that time. However, this record was broken later the same day by another city, Eindhoven.
But Gilze en Rijen took the record back just one day later! On July 25, 2019, the temperature soared to 40.7 degrees Celsius (40.7 °C (105.3 °F)). This was the first time in the Netherlands that a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius (40 °C (104 °F)) was measured. Scientists believe that climate change is causing these unusually hot temperatures in the Netherlands.
| Climate data for Gilze en Rijen (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1951−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 15.2 (59.4) |
19.5 (67.1) |
24.7 (76.5) |
29.1 (84.4) |
33.2 (91.8) |
34.7 (94.5) |
40.7 (105.3) |
36.2 (97.2) |
35.1 (95.2) |
27.2 (81.0) |
20.3 (68.5) |
15.9 (60.6) |
40.7 (105.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.2 (43.2) |
7.3 (45.1) |
10.9 (51.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
18.9 (66.0) |
21.7 (71.1) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.5 (74.3) |
19.9 (67.8) |
15.1 (59.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
6.7 (44.1) |
14.9 (58.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 3.5 (38.3) |
3.9 (39.0) |
6.6 (43.9) |
9.9 (49.8) |
13.6 (56.5) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.0 (64.4) |
14.8 (58.6) |
11.0 (51.8) |
6.9 (44.4) |
4.1 (39.4) |
10.6 (51.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0.4 (32.7) |
0.3 (32.5) |
2.1 (35.8) |
4.1 (39.4) |
7.7 (45.9) |
10.6 (51.1) |
12.8 (55.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
9.8 (49.6) |
6.8 (44.2) |
3.5 (38.3) |
1.2 (34.2) |
6.0 (42.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −19.3 (−2.7) |
−20.2 (−4.4) |
−14.2 (6.4) |
−7.3 (18.9) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
1.5 (34.7) |
3.9 (39.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−10.8 (12.6) |
−17.0 (1.4) |
−20.2 (−4.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 68.0 (2.68) |
63.1 (2.48) |
54.8 (2.16) |
42.5 (1.67) |
59.8 (2.35) |
66.5 (2.62) |
81.4 (3.20) |
71.6 (2.82) |
65.4 (2.57) |
69.9 (2.75) |
74.2 (2.92) |
81.9 (3.22) |
799.1 (31.46) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 87.0 | 84.1 | 78.9 | 73.1 | 72.9 | 74.3 | 75.5 | 77.1 | 81.6 | 85.4 | 89.2 | 89.0 | 80.7 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 70.6 | 89.9 | 138.1 | 188.4 | 215.7 | 210.1 | 212.2 | 198.1 | 159.4 | 119.4 | 71.7 | 57.5 | 1,731.1 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 27.0 | 31.8 | 37.4 | 45.4 | 44.6 | 42.3 | 42.5 | 43.7 | 41.9 | 36.0 | 26.7 | 23.5 | 36.9 |
| Source: Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Gilze en Rijen
Many interesting people have come from Gilze en Rijen. They include monks, economists, and even athletes.
- Marcellin Theeuwes (1936–2019) was a Dutch Carthusian monk.
- Jacques Theeuwes (born 1944) is a Dutch economist and accountant.
- Henriette van Lynden-Leijten (1950–2010) was a Dutch Baroness and a diplomat. She worked as an ambassador to countries like Bulgaria and the Vatican.
Sports Stars
Gilze en Rijen is also known for its talented athletes.
- Janus Theeuwes (1886–1975) was an archer. He won a gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
- Joep van den Ouweland (born 1984) is a Dutch footballer. He has played in over 300 club games.
- Cees Doorakkers (born 1963) was a professional motorcycle racer.
- Jeroen Blijlevens (born 1971) is a retired road bicycle racer.
Images for kids
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Natuurgebied De Duiventoren
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Gilze en rijen kunstwerk schoenmaker
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Gerardus Majellakerk
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Gilze en rijen kunstwerk margrieten
See also
In Spanish: Gilze en Rijen para niños
