Oldebroek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oldebroek
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Windmill in Oldebroek
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Location in Gelderland
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | Gelderland | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 98.84 km2 (38.16 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 97.68 km2 (37.71 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 1.16 km2 (0.45 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 22,883 | ||
| • Density | 234/km2 (610/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Oldebroeker | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
8079, 8090–8097
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| Area code | 038, 0525 | ||
Oldebroek is a special place in the Netherlands. It is both a town and a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and several smaller villages around it.
Oldebroek is located in the province of Gelderland. A province is a larger region within a country. In 2014, about 22,883 people lived in the Oldebroek municipality.
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Villages and Towns in Oldebroek
The municipality of Oldebroek is made up of several smaller communities. These are often called population centres. Each one has its own unique feel.
Here are the main villages and towns you can find in Oldebroek:
- Bovenveen
- Eekt
- Hattemerbroek
- Kerkdorp
- 't Loo
- Mullegen
- Noordeinde
- Oldebroek
- Oosterwolde
- Posthoorn
- Voskuil
- Wezep
Understanding the Landscape
This map shows the topography of Oldebroek. Topography means the shape and features of the land. It shows things like hills, rivers, and how high or low the land is. This map helps us understand the natural layout of the municipality.
Sports and Fun in Oldebroek
Oldebroek is known for hosting exciting sports events. One popular event is the Dutch Sidecarcross Grand Prix. Sidecarcross is a type of motocross racing. But instead of one rider, it has two people on a special motorcycle with a sidecar. One person drives, and the other helps balance the bike around turns. It's a thrilling sport to watch!
Famous People from Oldebroek
Many interesting people have come from Oldebroek. They have achieved great things in sports, music, and politics.
Here are a few notable individuals:
- Rudolph van Pallandt (1868–1913) was a talented sport shooter. He even competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
- Martin Koopman (born 1956 in Wezep) was a professional football player. After playing, he became a football manager.
- Jan Maarten Heideman (born 1973) is a well-known speed skater.
- Lana Wolf (born 1975 in Wezep) is a popular pop singer.
- Freek Jansen (born 1992) is a politician. Politicians help make decisions for the community and country.
Images for kids
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Kerkje van Noordeinde
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Overzicht van the front of the country house with a porch in Wezep
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Oldebroek - De Hoop Windmill
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Huize Morren
See also
In Spanish: Oldebroek para niños
