Veldhoven Facts for Kids

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Veldhoven

Church in Veldhoven

Flag	Coat of arms

Location in North Brabant

Government

• Body

Municipal council

Area

• Total

31.93 km² (12.33 sq mi)

• Land

31.73 km² (12.25 sq mi)

• Water

0.20 km² (0.08 sq mi)

Elevation

22 m (72 ft)

Population

(May 2014)

• Total

44,173

• Density

1,392/km² (3,610/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Veldhovenaar

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postcode

5500–5509

Area code

040

Veldhoven is a town and a municipality in the southern Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Brabant, just southwest of the city of Eindhoven. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a city or a county.

Where is Veldhoven Located?

Map of Veldhoven (town), as of March 2014

Veldhoven is situated in the southern part of the Netherlands. It lies on a small stream called the Gender. The town is very close to the larger city of Eindhoven.

How Veldhoven Grew

The Veldhoven you see today is a mix of several older villages. These villages used to be separate. Over time, they grew closer together. This happened especially in the 1900s. They formed one large area, mainly for people who work in Eindhoven.

The Original Villages

The main parts of Veldhoven are:

Veldhoven proper, in the southwest.
Meerveldhoven, in the southeast.
Oerle, to the west.
Zeelst, to the northeast.

A new town center was built right between Zeelst and Veldhoven.

What is Veldhoven's Economy Like?

Veldhoven is an important place for technology. It is home to a very big company called ASML. This company makes special machines. These machines are used to create computer chips.

ASML: A Major Employer

ASML is a huge employer in Veldhoven. In 2022, over 14,000 people worked there. This is almost one-third of the town's entire population! The tallest building in Veldhoven, which is 83 meters high, is part of ASML's headquarters.

Other Important Places

Veldhoven also has a large area for businesses and offices. This area is along the Gender stream. It includes the Máxima Medisch Centrum. This is the second-largest hospital in the Eindhoven area.

Shopping and Services in Veldhoven Centrum

Veldhoven Centrum is the main shopping area. It has more than 100 shops. You can find famous brands there. There are restaurants, grocery stores, and fashion shops. You can also find jewelry stores and banks.

Weekly Market and Public Services

Every Monday, there is a market in Veldhoven Centrum. Here you can buy fresh fruit and other produce. The center also offers important services. These include a library and local government offices.

Culture and Entertainment

Veldhoven has a lively cultural scene. There are events and places for arts and entertainment.

Festivals and Theatre

Every year, Veldhoven hosts a festival called Cult en Tumult. This festival offers many different types of art and culture. It's a great way to experience local talent. The De Schalm theatre is also located near the City Centrum. It hosts various performances.

Local Language

The language spoken in Veldhoven is called Kempenlands. This is a type of East Brabantian dialect. It is very similar to everyday Dutch.

How Veldhoven is Governed

Veldhoven has a town council that makes decisions for the municipality. The members of the council are chosen by the people.

Town Council Elections

The current town council was elected in the 2022 local elections. The council has different political parties. Each party has a certain number of seats.

Council seats
Party	2002	2006	2010	2014	2018	2022
Hart voor Veldhoven	0	0	0	0	0	9
Gemeente Belangen Veldhoven	5	4	5	6	6	6
VVD	4	4	5	5	7	5
PvdA (2022 with GroenLinks)	3	6	3	2	2	3
Senioren Veldhoven	0	0	0	0	5	2
CDA	7	5	4	4	2	2
D66	0	0	2	3	2	2
Veldhoven Samen Anders	8	8	7	6	3	0
Samenwerkend Veldhoven	0	0	1	1	0	0
Total	27	27	27	27	27	29

Getting Around Veldhoven

Veldhoven is well-connected for travel.

Nearby Airport and Motorways

Eindhoven Airport is very close to Veldhoven. It is located on the border with Eindhoven. The airport is also near the A2 and A67 motorways. These major roads make it easy to travel to and from Veldhoven.

Famous People from Veldhoven

Many interesting people have come from Veldhoven. They are known for their work in art, politics, music, and sports.

Artists and Entertainers

Willem Adams (1937–2022) was a Dutch painter.
Henrieke Goorhuis (born 1990) is a Dutch cartoonist and illustrator.
Mau Heymans (born 1961) is a Dutch artist who draws for Disney comics.
Raoul van Grinsven (born 1974), known as DJ Zany, is a disc jockey.
Jessy Seuntiens (born 1980), known as Jesselyn, is a Dutch DJ from Oerle.
Teun Luijkx (born 1986) is a Dutch actor.
Maartje Verhoef (born 1997) is a Dutch fashion model.

DJ Zany, 2014

Politicians and Scholars

Marius van Amelsvoort (1930–2006) was a Dutch politician and diplomat.
Hendricus Stoof (born 1962) is a professor of theoretical physics at Utrecht University.
Daan de Kort (born 1992) is a Dutch politician.
Tiny Kox (born 1951) is also a Dutch politician.

Sports Figures

John van den Akker (born 1966) is a former Dutch cyclist.
Rob van Boekel (born 1987) is a Dutch footballer.
Kayleigh van Dooren (born 1987) is a Dutch footballer.
Toon Geurts (1932–2017) was a Dutch sprint canoer. He won a silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Ingrid Teeuwen (born 1981) is a Dutch weightlifter.
Eelco Horsten (born 1989) is a Dutch footballer.
Maud Kaptheijns (born 1994) is a Dutch cyclist.
Corné van Kessel (born 1991) is a Dutch professional cyclo-cross and road cyclist.
Paco van Moorsel (born 1989) is a Dutch footballer.
Milou van der Heijden (born 1990) is a professional squash player.