Goirle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goirle
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Goirle town centre
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Location in North Brabant
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Brabant | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 42.34 km2 (16.35 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 42.07 km2 (16.24 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.27 km2 (0.10 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 23,050 | ||
| • Density | 548/km2 (1,420/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Goirlenaar | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
5050–5053, 5133
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| Area code | 013 | ||
Goirle is a friendly municipality and town in the southern part of the Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Brabant. Goirle is very close to the city of Tilburg. They even share the same phone area code and public transport system!
The municipality of Goirle also includes the small villages of Breehees and Riel.
Where is Goirle?
This map shows the area of Goirle in June 2015. It helps you see where the town is located.
Famous People from Goirle
Many interesting people have come from Goirle. Here are a few:
- Max Steenberghe (1899–1972) was a Dutch politician and a government minister. He helped lead the country.
- John Boxtel (born 1930) is a Dutch sculptor. He creates amazing woodcarvings and also teaches art.
- Pepijn van Erp (born 1972) is a Dutch mathematician and chess player. He is also known for being a skeptical activist.
- Jan Taminiau (born 1975) is a Dutch clothes designer. He creates beautiful and unique fashion.
- Floor Jansen (born 1981) is a Dutch singer and songwriter. She is the lead vocalist for the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish.
Sports Stars
Goirle has also produced many talented athletes:
- Tiest van Gestel (1881–1969) was an archer. He won a team gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
- Huub Zilverberg (born 1939) is a Dutch former professional road bicycle racer.
- Martin van Geel (born 1960) is a retired Dutch footballer. He played in over 430 club games.
- Mathieu Hermans (born 1963) is a former Dutch professional road bicycle racer.
- Roy Hendriksen (born 1969) is a Dutch professional football manager and coach. He also played in 438 club games.
- Edwin Hermans (born 1974) is a Dutch former footballer. He played in over 360 club games.
- Amanda Hopmans (born 1976) is a former professional tennis player.
- Björn van der Doelen (born 1976) is a retired football midfielder. He played in 249 club games and is also a singer/songwriter.
- Marcel Meeuwis (born 1980) is a Dutch former footballer. He played in 300 club games.
- Joris Mathijsen (born 1980) is a Dutch former footballer. He played in 409 club games.
- Ireen Wüst (born 1986) is a Dutch long track speed skater. She has won an amazing eleven Olympic medals!
- Eefje Muskens (born 1989) is a Dutch badminton player. She competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Michael Kuiper (born 1989 in Riel) is a Dutch mixed martial artist.
- Virgil Misidjan (born 1993) is a Dutch footballer.
Goirle in Pictures
Here are some pictures showing different parts of Goirle:
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A traditional windmill in Goirle.
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The beautiful Sint-Johannes Onthoofdingkerk (Church of Saint John the Baptist).
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The open landscape of Regte Heide, a natural area.
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A tall chimney from the HAVEP factory.
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De Hovel, a central square or area in Goirle.
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The remains of a windmill in Rielvoor.
See also
In Spanish: Goirle para niños
