Oisterwijk Facts for Kids

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Oisterwijk

Gazebo in Oisterwijk

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in North Brabant

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

65.13 km² (25.15 sq mi)

• Land

63.93 km² (24.68 sq mi)

• Water

1.20 km² (0.46 sq mi)

Elevation

10 m (30 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

25,780

• Density

403/km² (1,040/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Oisterwijker

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

5059–5066

Area code

013

Oisterwijk is a special place in the south of the Netherlands. It is both a municipality (like a local government area) and a city. This area is known for its beautiful nature and rich history.

What Are the Main Areas in Oisterwijk?
- How Does the Land Look in Oisterwijk?
How Do People Travel in Oisterwijk?
What Is Oisterwijk's History?
- When Did Oisterwijk Become a City?
- What Nature Areas Are in Oisterwijk?
Who Are Some Famous People from Oisterwijk?
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What Are the Main Areas in Oisterwijk?

The municipality of Oisterwijk includes a few different towns and villages. These are like smaller communities that together make up the larger Oisterwijk area.

Haaren
Heukelom
Moergestel
Oisterwijk

How Does the Land Look in Oisterwijk?

A topographic map showing the landscape of Oisterwijk in 2021.

Oisterwijk has a varied landscape. You can find forests, fens (small lakes or marshes), and open areas. This mix of nature makes it a great place for outdoor activities. The map above shows how the land is shaped.

How Do People Travel in Oisterwijk?

Getting around Oisterwijk is easy, especially by train.

Railway station: Oisterwijk has its own train station. This connects the city to other parts of the Netherlands.

What Is Oisterwijk's History?

Oisterwijk has a long history. It became an official city many centuries ago.

When Did Oisterwijk Become a City?

Oisterwijk was given city rights in the year 1230. This meant it gained special powers and freedoms. These rights helped the city grow and become an important center.

What Nature Areas Are in Oisterwijk?

A big part of the Oisterwijk municipality is covered by nature. It includes two famous nature reserves:

the 'Oisterwijkse bossen en vennen' (Oisterwijk forests and fens)
the 'Kampina'

These beautiful areas are protected by the 'Vereniging Natuurmonumenten'. This group works to keep nature safe for everyone to enjoy. They make sure these special places stay wild and healthy.

Who Are Some Famous People from Oisterwijk?

Many interesting people have connections to Oisterwijk. They have made contributions in different fields.

Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, a Dutch politician.

Maria van Oisterwijk (died 1547): She was a Dutch Catholic writer. She wrote about spiritual topics.
Nicolaus van Esch (1507 in Oisterwijk – 1578): He was a Dutch Roman Catholic thinker and writer. He focused on mystical ideas.
Adriaan Poirters (1605 in Oisterwijk – 1674): He was a Dutch Jesuit poet and writer. He was active during a time of religious change.
Johan Antony Barrau (1873 in Oisterwijk – 1953): He was a Dutch mathematician. He was known for his work in geometry.
Arnold Meijer (1905 – 1965 in Oisterwijk): He was a Dutch politician.
Jan Schuurkes (born 1950 in Oisterwijk): He is a Dutch biologist. He researches the digestive system.
Cora van Nieuwenhuizen (born 1963): She is a Dutch politician. She served as a municipal councillor in Oisterwijk from 1994 to 2006.