Rucphen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rucphen
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Street through Rucphen
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Location in North Brabant
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Brabant | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 64.47 km2 (24.89 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 64.41 km2 (24.87 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.06 km2 (0.02 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 22,214 | ||
| • Density | 345/km2 (890/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Rucphenaar | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
4710–4722, 4735
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| Area code | 0165 | ||
Rucphen is a town and a municipality (a type of local government area) in the southern Netherlands. It is located between the towns of Roosendaal and Etten-Leur. Rucphen is south of the main railway line, but it does not have its own train station.
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Main Villages in Rucphen
The municipality of Rucphen is made up of several smaller towns and villages. These are often called "population centres." Here are the main ones, along with their populations:
- Sint Willebrord (also known as 't Heike) (population: 9,320)
- Sprundel (population: 5,090)
- Rucphen (population: 4,580)
- Zegge (population: 2,210)
- Schijf (population: 1,430)
Understanding Rucphen's Landscape
Topography describes the shape and features of the land. This map shows the different land features of the Rucphen municipality, like its elevation and natural areas.
People from Rucphen
Many interesting people have come from Rucphen and its surrounding villages. Here are a few notable individuals:
- Hendrik Detmers (1761 in Sprundel – 1825) was a Dutch general. He was an important figure in the Battle of Waterloo.
- Dick Jaspers (born 1965 in Sint Willebrord) is a famous Dutch professional carom billiards player. He is known for his skills in this sport.
- John Kerstens (born 1965 in Zegge) is a Dutch politician. He also used to be a leader in a trade union.
- Donny Gorter (born 1988) is a Dutch professional footballer. He has played in over 200 club games during his career.
- Tessa ter Sluis (born 1995 in Sint Willebrord) is a Dutch professional squash player.
Gallery
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Oude Raadhuis van Rucphen (Old Town Hall of Rucphen)
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Heilig Hartbeeld aan de zijkant van de Martinuskerk in Rucphen (Sacred Heart Statue next to the Martinus Church in Rucphen)
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Rucphense Heide (Rucphen Heath)
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Dorpsstraat in Sint Willebrord (Village Street in Sint Willebrord)
See also
In Spanish: Rucphen para niños
