Maasdonk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maasdonk
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Former municipality
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Monumental windmill in Geffen
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Location in North Brabant
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Brabant | ||
| Municipality | 's-Hertogenbosch, Oss | ||
| Established | 1993 | ||
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| • Total | 37.35 km2 (14.42 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 37.25 km2 (14.38 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.10 km2 (0.04 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | (May 2,014) 11,284 | ||
| • Density | 303/km2 (780/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
5381–5383, 5386, 5390–5392
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| Area code | 073 | ||
Maasdonk was a small area in the southern Netherlands that used to be its own local government area, called a municipality. It existed from 1993 until January 1, 2015. On that date, Maasdonk joined with two bigger municipalities: 's-Hertogenbosch and Oss. This meant Maasdonk no longer existed as a separate municipality.
What is a Municipality?
In the Netherlands, a municipality is like a local government area. It has its own council and mayor. These local governments manage things like roads, schools, and local services for the people living there.
Why do Municipalities Merge?
Sometimes, smaller municipalities join together to form larger ones. This can happen for a few reasons. It might help them offer better services to citizens. It can also make managing the area more efficient. This is what happened with Maasdonk.
Population Centres
Maasdonk was made up of a few villages and towns. These were the main places where people lived within the municipality.
- Geffen
- Nuland
- Vinkel
