Meierijstad facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Meierijstad
Municipality
Town hall in Veghel
Flag Coat of arms
Location in North Brabant
Country	Netherlands
Province	North Brabant
Government
• Body	Municipal council
Population
• Municipality	79.633
• Uden-Veghel	175,119
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode	5460-5467 5480-5483 5490-5492
Area code	0413, 073
Core town	Veghel
• Population	31.352

Meierijstad (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌmɛiəˈrɛistɑt]) is a municipality in the Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Brabant. This area became one big municipality in 2017. It was formed by joining three smaller towns: Schijndel, Sint-Oedenrode, and Veghel.

After this merger, Meierijstad became the largest municipality in North Brabant by land area. The town of Veghel is where the main town hall is located. However, the local government meetings are held in the old town hall of Sint-Oedenrode.

Towns and Villages in Meierijstad

Meierijstad is made up of several smaller towns and villages. Each of these places has its own unique character. Together, they form the larger community of Meierijstad.

Geography of Meierijstad

Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Meierijstad, 2020

This map shows the landscape of Meierijstad. You can see the different areas and how they are laid out. Understanding the geography helps us learn about the region.

Famous People from Meierijstad

Many interesting people have come from Meierijstad. They have made their mark in different fields. Here are a few notable individuals:

Artists and Creators

• Pieter de Josselin de Jong (1861–1906): He was a Dutch painter. He created many beautiful artworks.
• Lou Tellegen (1881–1934): Lou was an actor, director, and writer. He worked in both stage plays and films.
• Ton Smits (1921–1981): Ton was a Dutch cartoonist. He was also a comic artist.
• Els Coppens-van de Rijt (born 1943): She is an artist and an author.
• Winy Maas (born 1959): Winy is a famous Dutch architect. He also designs landscapes and city spaces.
• Nikki Kerkhof (born 1983): Nikki is a Dutch pop singer.
• Sophie Bongers (born 1998), known as Sophie Francis: She is a record producer, DJ, and musician. She grew up in Sint-Oedenrode.

Sports Stars

Meierijstad has also produced many talented athletes. They have competed in various sports.

Anky van Grunsven, 2008

• Monique Kalkman-Van Den Bosch (born 1964): She is a Dutch wheelchair tennis player.
• Anky van Grunsven (born 1968): Anky is a world-famous Dutch dressage champion. She has won nine Olympic medals. These were from seven different Olympic Games.
• Earnie Stewart (born 1969): He was an American soccer player. He played in over 474 club games. He is now a sports director for U.S. Soccer.
• Dillianne van den Boogaard (born 1974): She was a Dutch field hockey player. She won two bronze medals at the Olympics. These were in 1996 and 2000.
• Theo Lucius (born 1976): Theo was a Dutch football player. He played in 402 club games.
• Marloes Keetels (born 1993): Marloes is a Dutch field hockey player. She won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

See also

In Spanish: Meierijstad para niños