Oss (town) facts for kids
Oss is a lively town and a larger area called a municipality in the Netherlands. It is located in the beautiful province of North Brabant. Think of a municipality like a big district that includes the main town and some smaller villages around it.
Oss is in the northeast part of North Brabant. It sits right next to the famous Meuse River, which is a big river in Europe. It also shares a border with another Dutch province called Gelderland.
In 2015, about 58,000 people lived in the town of Oss itself. By 2017, the whole municipality of Oss had grown to about 91,000 people. This shows that many people enjoy living in and around Oss!
The town of Oss is known for being a strong supporter of the Socialist Party (SP). This is a political group in the Netherlands. They work to make sure everyone in society is treated fairly and has good opportunities.
Famous Faces from Oss
Oss is home to some interesting people who have made a name for themselves.
Who is Lilian Marijnissen?
- Lilian Marijnissen was born in Oss in 1985. She is a well-known politician. A politician is someone who works in government to make decisions and create laws that help people in their country or region. Lilian has been a leader in the Socialist Party.
