Geldrop-Mierlo

Geldrop-Mierlo (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌɣɛldrɔp ˈmiːrloː] ⓘ) is a municipality in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. The municipality was created from the two former municipalities of Geldrop and Mierlo on 1 January 2004.

Geldrop-Mierlo
Municipality
Geldrop town centre
Geldrop town centre
Flag of Geldrop-Mierlo
Flag
Coat of arms of Geldrop-Mierlo
Coat of arms
Highlighted position of Geldrop-Mierlo in a municipal map of North Brabant
Location in North Brabant
Coordinates: 51°25′N 5°34′E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Brabant
Established1 January 2004[1]
Government
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorJos van Bree (VVD)
Area
[2]
 • Total31.39 km2 (12.12 sq mi)
 • Land31.01 km2 (11.97 sq mi)
 • Water0.38 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (January 2021)[4]
 • Total40,066
 • Density1,292/km2 (3,350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
5660–5667, 5730–5731
Area code040, 0492
Websitewww.geldrop-mierlo.nl

Villages

Geldrop-Mierlo had a population of 40,066 in 2021. It covers an area of 31.39 km2 (12.12 sq mi). The two villages of Geldrop and Mierlo used to be separate municipalities, but joined together after threats from Helmond to take over Mierlo.

Topography

Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo, June 2015

History

Over the years there have been several archaeological finds relating to prehistoric peoples who lived in or passed through the area. In the area of Geldrop, where over 10,000 years ago reindeerhunters of the so-called Ahrensburg culture placed their tents, two with engravings have been found, among other artefacts. On one of them a reindeerhorn have been represented, on the other one a dancing little girl, who is called 'venus van Mierlo'. In the south of Zesgehuchten (district of Geldrop) finds have been done which indicate on small settlements from the New Stone Age (round 3000 BC). Finds from the Roman Time and the early Middle Ages have been found off Genoenhuis and Hoog Geldrop (districts in Geldrop). In the autumn of 1989 nearby 't Zand (cemetery) archaeological unearthings has been carried out. These had a remarkable result. Four settlements were found from the late Roman Time and the Middle Ages: a period which covers the years between 350 and 1225.

Transportation
  • Geldrop railway station

Notable residents
Dries van Agt, 1980
Lara Stone, 2011
  • Willem van Enckevoirt (1464 in Mierlo-Hout – 1534 in Rome) a Dutch Cardinal, Bishop of Utrecht 1529 to 1534.
  • Dries van Agt (born 1931 in Geldrop) former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, 1977-1982
  • A.F.Th. van der Heijden (born 1951 in Geldrop) a Dutch writer
  • Dr. Wijnand van der Sanden (born 1953 in Geldrop) a Dutch archaeologist and prehistorian
  • Raimond Lap (born 1959 in Geldrop) a composer of music for toddlers and babies
  • Rianne Donders-de Leest (born 1960) a Dutch politician, Mayor of Geldrop-Mierlo 2004-2015
  • Michiel Riedijk (born 1964 in Geldrop) a Dutch architect and university professor
  • Menno Westendorp (born 1969 in Geldrop) a Dutch cinematographer[5]
  • Frank Lammers (born 1972 in Mierlo) a Dutch TV and film actor[6]
  • Martijn Deijkers (born 1975 in Geldrop), stage name Martyn, a Dutch producer and DJ
  • Job Roggeveen (born 1979 in Geldrop) a film director and writer[7]
  • Pieter Henket (born 1979 in Geldrop) a photographer who lives and works in New York City
  • Lara Stone (born 1983 in Mierlo) a Dutch fashion model[8]

Sport
Pieter van den Hoogenband, 2008
  • Centrum Geldrop, Library
    Centrum Geldrop, Library
  • Glazen huis, Geldrop
    Glazen huis, Geldrop
  • Eindhovenskanaal Gulberg Razob
    Eindhovenskanaal Gulberg Razob
  • Dorpsstraat 115, Mierlo
    Dorpsstraat 115, Mierlo

References
  1. "Gemeentelijke indeling op 1 januari 2004" [Municipal divisions on 1 January 2004]. cbs.nl (in Dutch). CBS. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  2. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. "Postcodetool for 5664HT". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  4. "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. IMDb Database retrieved 26 December 2019
  6. IMDb Database retrieved 26 December 2019
  7. IMDb Database retrieved 26 December 2019
  8. IMDb Database retrieved 26 December 2019
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