Oosterhout is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant in the southern part of the country. It lies about 10 km (6 miles) northeast of Breda, with Tilburg to the east and Dordrecht to the northwest.
Location Map of Oosterhout, Netherlands
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Where is Oosterhout Located?
Oosterhout is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant in the southern part of the country. It lies about 10 km (6 miles) northeast of Breda, with Tilburg to the east and Dordrecht to the northwest.
The city covers an area of approximately 73.09 sq km (28.22 sq mi) and has a population of around 56,000 people based on recent estimates.
Oosterhout is known for its historic monasteries and green areas, with key attractions including Slotpark, St. John the Baptist Church, Zuiderhout Monastery, Vrachelse Heide, Oosterhout Market Square, and local parks.
Oosterhout, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Oosterhout |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Region | Southern Netherlands |
| Established | Medieval origins |
| Population | ~55,000 |
| Total Area | 77.70 sq km (30.00 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~710 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 51.6450掳 N, 4.8590掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 4900鈥�4909 |
| Area Code | +31 162 |
| Major Waterways | Mark Canal, canals |
| Transportation | Connected by highways; nearest rail access via Breda |
| Famous For | Historic monasteries, green spaces, family attractions |
| Top Attractions | Slotbos Park, Abbey of Oosterhout, De Vrachelse Heide, nearby Efteling theme park |
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Distance from Oosterhout to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Oosterhout to Amsterdam 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Oosterhout to Utrecht 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Oosterhout to Haarlem 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Oosterhout to The Hague 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Oosterhout to Rotterdam 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Oosterhout to Leiden 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Oosterhout to Delft 鈥� 75 km (47 miles)
- Oosterhout to Eindhoven 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Oosterhout to Tilburg 鈥� 25 km (16 miles)
- Oosterhout to Breda 鈥� 10 km (6 miles)
- Oosterhout to Groningen 鈥� 255 km (158 miles)
- Oosterhout to Zwolle 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Oosterhout to Arnhem 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Oosterhout to Nijmegen 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Oosterhout to Maastricht 鈥� 135 km (84 miles)
- Oosterhout to Almere 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Oosterhout to Amersfoort 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Oosterhout to Apeldoorn 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Oosterhout to Enschede 鈥� 190 km (118 miles)
- Oosterhout to Dordrecht 鈥� 40 km (25 miles)