Dommelen
Dommelen is a village in the southern Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Valkenswaard, North Brabant. Dommelen derives its name from the little brook Dommel that runs through it. Having its clear water close at hand, Dommelen is mostly known for its beer brewery from which the brand name Dommelsch is derived. Its other main attraction is an old watermill.
Dommelen | |
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Town | |
Brewery Dommelsch | |
Dommelen Location in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands Dommelen Dommelen (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 51°21′25″N 5°25′50″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Municipality | Valkenswaard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 9,350 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 5551 |
| Dialing code | 040 |
Dommelen was a separate municipality until 1934, when it was merged with Valkenswaard.
The spoken language is Kempenlands (an East Brabantian dialect, which is very similar to colloquial Dutch).
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