Laarbeek Facts for Kids

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Laarbeek

Croy Castle

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in North Brabant

Established

1 January 1997

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

56.17 km² (21.69 sq mi)

• Land

55.37 km² (21.38 sq mi)

• Water

0.80 km² (0.31 sq mi)

Elevation

14 m (46 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

21,890

• Density

395/km² (1,020/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

5735–5741

Area code

0492, 0499

Laarbeek (pronounced like "LAAR-bayk") is a special type of local government area called a municipality. It is found in the North Brabant province, which is in the southern part of the Netherlands.

Laarbeek was created on January 1, 1997. It was formed by joining three smaller municipalities: Beek en Donk, Aarle-Rixtel, and Lieshout. The village of Mariahout was also part of Lieshout. The main office for Laarbeek's government, called the town hall, is in Beek en Donk.

Laarbeek is part of a larger group of towns and cities. This group is called the 'Samenwerkingsverband Regio Eindhoven'. It is centered around the city of Eindhoven. This means the towns work together on important things.

One famous place in Laarbeek is the Bavaria Brewery. It is located in Lieshout. This brewery is one of the biggest in the Netherlands. It makes drinks for people both in the country and around the world. You can also find the historic Croy Castle close to the village of Aarle-Rixtel.

Villages and Hamlets in Laarbeek
Famous People from Laarbeek
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Villages and Hamlets in Laarbeek

Laarbeek is made up of several smaller places where people live. These are often called villages or hamlets. They each have their own unique feel.

Here are some of the places you can find in Laarbeek:

Achterbosch
Beemdkant
Broek
De Hei
Deense Hoek
Ginderdoor
Groenewoud
Heikant
Het Hool
Het Laar
't Hof
Kruisschot
Scheepstal
Strijp
Wolfsputten

Famous People from Laarbeek

Many interesting people have come from Laarbeek. They have made their mark in different fields.

Here are a few notable individuals:

Arnoldus Arlenius (around 1510–1582) was a Dutch philosopher and poet. He was known for his work in humanism.
Eustáquio van Lieshout (1890 in Aarle-Rixtel – 1943) was a Dutch Catholic missionary. He worked in Brazil, helping many people.
Guus Meeuwis (born 1972 in Mariahout) is a well-known Dutch singer-songwriter. He has released many popular songs.
Bram Zwanen (born 1998 in Aarle-Rixtel) is a Dutch footballer. He plays the sport professionally.