Geertruidenberg

Geertruidenberg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣeːrtrœydə(m)ˌbɛr(ə)x] ) is a city and municipality in the province North Brabant in the south of the Netherlands. The city, named after Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, received city rights in 1213 from the count of Holland. The fortified city prospered until the 15th century.

Geertruidenberg
City and Municipality
Former city hall on market square
Location in North Brabant
Coordinates: 51°42′00″N 04°51′31″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Brabant
Government
  BodyMunicipal council
  MayorMarian Witte (SGP)
Area
  Municipality29.64 km2 (11.44 sq mi)
  Land26.63 km2 (10.28 sq mi)
  Water3.01 km2 (1.16 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)
  Municipality21,770
  Density817/km2 (2,120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
4930–4944
Area code0162
Websitewww.geertruidenberg.nl

Today, the municipality of Geertruidenberg includes the population centres Raamsdonk and Raamsdonksveer. The municipality has a total area of 29.64 km2 (11.44 sq mi) and had a population of 21,770 in 2021. The city government consists of the mayor and three aldermen.

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